CVS Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader

[Ra1nMak3r]

My District Leader just talked to me about this position and wanted to know if I’m interested. Does anyone have anything experience with this program?

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[Sine Cura]

Nate Robinson hasn't played in the NBA since 2015

 

[Ra1nMak3r]

Nate Robinson hasn't played in the NBA since 2015

Hmmm that’s a great observation

 

[WVUPharm2007]

Are you interested in middle management? Do you want to not be a pharmacist some day? Are you cool with acting like you are in a cult centered around making CVS profit? If so, go for it.

 

[KennethCool]

It's a trap.

 

[Dr Wario]

Um, they are not talking about the old EL program that pharmacy managers went in to become sups (now called DLs) they are talking about a staff pharmacist becoming an EL to transition to PIC. I don't know if it is now a requirement to make the change, but unless you really want to be a PIC (or you want to get out of your current store) I do not think this role is worth it.

 

[owlegrad]

There is a program to transition from staff to PIC?! I thought they just gave it to whoever drew the short straw?


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[Momus]

That's even worse... a training to be a manager lol. Wonder why they do this it's not like anyone wants the job. They normally just give it to the next sucker.

I'm getting paid $1-2 less as staff and I still make more than my manager with no headache.

I know a friend who made 66 as cvs manager and his staff making 73 coz he has been with the company longer lmao...

 

[Ra1nMak3r]

I don’t really care about pay grade. I chose the field of pharmacy years ago because of job security. It looks like becoming a PIC would put me on better position to not get my hours cut and make me more competitive if I did have to find another job. And like what Dr. Wario mentioned above, I would have more freedom of moving to other locations.

 

[hye345]

I feel like you really have to be into the CVS mantra, otherwise it will just suck so hard. A buddy of mine was convinced to join the class, but dropped out because it was too stressful/annoying/pointless on top of his regular job.

 

[meltyblend]

I think that program started a year or two ago. I know I heard that term thrown around when I was tricked into attending a manager meeting when I was only a staff pharmacist. A month after hearing that term, and after I told them I didn't want to be PIC, I was put into a store as a PIC. I doubt being in the PMEL program is a requirement. Probably just another way for upper management to sucker people into doing more work on their own time.

Don't be PIC for the sake of job security and definitely not if you're aiming to transfer. It's harder to transfer because you're PIC (I've been asking for a transfer for half a year now). They don't want to find a replacement for you but at the same time you're easily dispensable because new grads are hungry for "job security."

 

[Sine Cura]

Serious answer though.

The only time I was offered this EL "opportunity" was when I put in my 2 weeks notice.

Becoming an EL to transition to a PIC position is super LOL though

 

[Mr. Corporate Pharmacist]

Whether it's Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader or Pharmacy Supervisor Emerging Leader..

These are opportunities to learn more and develop professionally, using the company's resources. Much of the development comes from your own investment (70% on the job learning, 20% guidance from supervisor/coach, 10% didactic).

While many pharmacists will happily spend more time "off the clock" doing CE's, reading Pharmacist's Letter, and studying to get board certified, few see the benefit of learning leadership or business skills.

I don't know about you, but I learned very little about business or leadership during Pharmacy School. These are crucial to be successful and happy in retail pharmacy.

If you plan to be more than mediocre in your career, why not pursue professional development (regardless of the source)?

 

[Pharmacy is a Scam]

Whether it's Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader or Pharmacy Supervisor Emerging Leader..

These are opportunities to learn more and develop professionally, using the company's resources. Much of the development comes from your own investment (70% on the job learning, 20% guidance from supervisor/coach, 10% didactic).

While many pharmacists will happily spend more time "off the clock" doing CE's, reading Pharmacist's Letter, and studying to get board certified, few see the benefit of learning leadership or business skills.

I don't know about you, but I learned very little about business or leadership during Pharmacy School. These are crucial to be successful and happy in retail pharmacy.

If you plan to be more than mediocre in your career, why not pursue professional development (regardless of the source)?

Which is why PGY-4 will become the new normal over the next 10 years.