Millions of times a day, pharmacists are helping people on their path to better health—from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions. Because pharmacists are present in so many moments, big and small, they have an active, supportive role in shaping the future of health care. 

Today's interview is with Colin DeWald, PharmD about his career with CVS Health. 

CVS Health Careers with Colin DeWald, PharmD
Introduction

Name, current job position, graduate of URI CoP
Background of career path since entering college (started off as biology major, transferred into pharmacy, became CVS pharmacy technician, became an intern, became a graduate intern, became a full time floater pharmacist, became a pharmacy manger)
Why did I choose a career with CVS?

CVS was very eager and willing to help me get started as a student hoping to go the pharmacy school to become a pharmacist
Many career paths available (other than the role of a traditional community pharmacist)
Patient interaction
Transition from student to pharmacist

Can be very stressful, but you have many resources available to make this transition go smoothly

Work experience early on
Develop a relationship with your Rx supervisor
Use your rotations as a time to prepare for your license exams
What is the first day/ first several months like as an RPh?

Day 1- expect to feel nervous, but rely on your team/supervisor for help. You are not alone and you should never feel like you have no idea what you are doing. It is expected that you will run into roadblocks so use your resources!

Its ok that you are “slow,” it takes time for every RPh to adjust
It will take at least a few months to master the basics of daily workflow- and to really feel comfortable
There will always be new challenges to develop your skills as a leader

Learning new things everyday
While the job is retail, I am constantly using my clinical knowledge (the profession is shifting more and more in this direction)
Leadership Opportunities within first year

Pharmacy Manager

Most rewarding role I’ve had with CVS so far
APhA certified Immunization trainer for my district
Foundations for leading

 Check out - CVS Careers 

Millions of times a day, pharmacists are helping people on their path to better health&mdash;from&nbsp;advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions. Because pharmacists are present in so many moments, big and small, they have an active, supportive role in shaping the future of health care.&nbsp;
Today's interview is with&nbsp;Colin DeWald, PharmD about his career with <a href="https://jobs.cvshealth.com/#_">CVS Health</a>.&nbsp;
<a href="https://jobs.cvshealth.com/#_">CVS Health Careers</a> with Colin DeWald, PharmD
<ol>
<li>Introduction
<ol>
<li>Name, current job position, graduate of URI CoP</li>
<li>Background of career path since entering college (started off as biology major, transferred into pharmacy, became CVS pharmacy technician, became an intern, became a graduate intern, became a full time floater pharmacist, became a pharmacy manger)</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Why did I choose a career with CVS?
<ol>
<li>CVS was very eager and willing to help me get started as a student hoping to go the pharmacy school to become a pharmacist</li>
<li>Many career paths available (other than the role of a traditional community pharmacist)</li>
<li>Patient interaction</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Transition from student to pharmacist
<ol>
<li>Can be very stressful, but you have many resources available to make this transition go smoothly
<ol>
<li>Work experience early on</li>
<li>Develop a relationship with your Rx supervisor</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Use your rotations as a time to prepare for your license exams</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>What is the first day/ first several months like as an RPh?
<ol>
<li>Day 1- expect to feel nervous, but rely on your team/supervisor for help. You are not alone and you should never feel like you have no idea what you are doing. It is expected that you will run into roadblocks so use your resources!
<ol>
<li>Its ok that you are &ldquo;slow,&rdquo; it takes time for every RPh to adjust</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>It will take at least a few months to master the basics of daily workflow- and to really feel comfortable</li>
<li>There will always be new challenges to develop your skills as a leader
<ol>
<li>Learning new things everyday</li>
<li>While the job is retail, I am constantly using my clinical knowledge (the profession is shifting more and more in this direction)</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Leadership Opportunities within first year
<ol>
<li>Pharmacy Manager
<ol>
<li>Most rewarding role I&rsquo;ve had with CVS so far</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>APhA certified Immunization trainer for my district</li>
<li>Foundations for leading</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;Check out - <a href="https://jobs.cvshealth.com/#_">CVS Careers&nbsp;</a>

In March of 2009, Todd S. Eury, launched the Pharmacy Podcast Show. Over the years, the Pharmacy Podcast has accumulated over 75,000+ listeners and subscribers and is the most popular and downloaded podcast about the Pharmacy Industry.

The Pharmacy Podcast Show transformed into the Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) in 2014 and will continue to collect the thought leading interviews with some of the most brilliant minds in Pharmacy with over 30 co-hosts. The PPN is a Digital Health Publication and Content Developing partner to the Pharmaceutical industry focusing on Specialty medications, pharmacy business supportive technologies, and industry trends.

The PPN is the world's largest network of podcasts dedicated to the pharmacy professional and industry insiders leading with our hosts interviewing dynamic people in the pharmacy industry making a difference for our profession, customers, and patients.

The definition of “Innovation” is: A new method, idea, product, or process. Processing, implementing, operating, or designing beyond the status-quo. Pharmacists are the HUB of Healthcare & the PPN is the Pharmacist's biggest fan. 

In March of 2009, Todd S. Eury, launched the Pharmacy Podcast Show. Over the years, the Pharmacy Podcast has accumulated over 75,000+ listeners and subscribers and is the most popular and downloaded podcast about the Pharmacy Industry.
The Pharmacy Podcast Show transformed into the Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) in 2014 and will continue to collect the thought leading interviews with some of the most brilliant minds in Pharmacy with over 30 co-hosts. The PPN is a Digital Health Publication and Content Developing partner to the Pharmaceutical industry focusing on Specialty medications, pharmacy business supportive technologies, and industry trends.
The PPN is the world's largest network of podcasts dedicated to the pharmacy professional and industry insiders leading with our hosts interviewing dynamic people in the pharmacy industry making a difference for our profession, customers, and patients.
The definition of &ldquo;Innovation&rdquo; is: A new method, idea, product, or process. Processing, implementing, operating, or designing beyond the status-quo. Pharmacists are the HUB of Healthcare &amp; the PPN is the Pharmacist's biggest fan.&nbsp;

Pharmacy Podcast Network

The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) is the world's largest network of podcasts dedicated to the pharmacy professional and industry insiders leading pharmacy care. We are proud to have gathered more than 40 different hosts interviewing dynamic people in the pharmacy industry making a difference for our profession, customers, and the patients we serve.

The PPN started in March of 2009 and has generated more than 2,000+ episodes publishing 6 to 7 days per week with over 140K+ listeners per month. The PPN was the first podcast to release continuing education for pharmacists in 2019 and was voted 'Healthcare Podcast of the Year' in 2022 by the Healthcare and IT Marketing Community (HITMC).

We're exploring the profession of pharmacy through audio. Pharmacists are our favorite Providers.

Pharmacy Podcast Network™ is a registered trademark

The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) is the world's largest network of podcasts dedicated to the pharmacy professional and industry insiders leading pharmacy care. We are proud to have gathered more than 40 different hosts interviewing dynamic people in the pharmacy industry making a difference for our profession, customers, and the patients we serve. The PPN started in March of 2009 and has generated more than 2,000+ episodes publishing 6 to 7 days per week with over 140K+ listeners per month. The PPN was the first podcast to release continuing education for pharmacists in 2019 and was voted 'Healthcare Podcast of the Year' in 2022 by the Healthcare and IT Marketing Community (HITMC). We're exploring the profession of pharmacy through audio. Pharmacists are our favorite Providers.
Pharmacy Podcast Network&trade; is a registered trademark

Millions of times a day, pharmacists are helping people on their path to better health—from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions. Because pharmacists are present in so many moments, big and small, they...