CVS Pharmacy Pharmacist Mock Interview

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If a tech called in sick, and the pharmacy was short staffed, how would you handle the situation?

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35 CVS Pharmacy Interview Questions & Answers

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01 Have you ever been involved in quality improvement initiatives in the pharmacy setting? BEHAVIORAL 02 A Pharmacist position at CVS Pharmacy requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours? DIRECT 03 At CVS Pharmacy, we are customer-obsessed and put the needs of our customers first. How do you ensure that you always put the customers' needs first as a Pharmacist? BEHAVIORAL 04 What really interests you about coming to CVS Pharmacy as our next Pharmacist? DISCOVERY 05 Are you comfortable with CVS Pharmacy's requirement of our Pharmacists to wear lab coats, name tags, and business attire to work each day? DIRECT 06 What are two or three qualities you possess that make you the best fit as a Pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy? GENERAL 07 In our environment at CVS Pharmacy, you will sometimes come across rude customers as a Pharmacist. How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a colleague? BEHAVIORAL 08 If a tech called in sick, and the pharmacy was short staffed, how would you handle the situation? OPERATIONAL 09 Talk about a time you went above and beyond for a customer, patient, or colleague as a Pharmacist. Why was doing so important in the moment? BEHAVIORAL 10 How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments in your work as a Pharmacist? GENERAL 11 Have you ever made a suggestion requesting change in work processes or duties during your career as a Pharmacist? BEHAVIORAL 12 Why is this job as a Pharmacist with CVS Pharmacy right for you at this time in your career? GENERAL 13 What type of manager or leader brings out the best in you? MANAGEMENT 14 Personality fit is important to us at CVS Pharmacy to ensure that our teams mesh well. How would you describe your personality? GENERAL 15 Are there any types of work environments that you find difficult to work in as a Pharmacist? GENERAL 16 What has your work attendance record looked like over the last couple of years? DIRECT 17 Do you have any salary expectations if you are to be offered this role as a Pharmacist with CVS Pharmacy? DIRECT 18 How do you continue to advance your education as a Pharmacist? EDUCATIONAL 19 What bring you the most joy in being a Pharmacist? DISCOVERY 20 If you felt a CVS Pharmacy customer was using prescribed drugs for the wrong reasons, what would you do as our Pharmacist on duty? SITUATIONAL 21 How does becoming a Pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy fit in with your long-term career goals? GENERAL 22 Can you pinpoint one thing you dislike the most about being a Pharmacist? DISCOVERY 23 Talk about a time you received constructive feedback on your work. What did you learn from this situation that you can bring to the CVS Pharmacy team? BEHAVIORAL 24 Talk about a time you felt you made a true difference in a patients care or their overall day. BEHAVIORAL 25 If CVS Pharmacy were to poll your recent patients or customers, how do you think they would describe working with you? GENERAL 26 If hired as our next Pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy, how will you handle disagreements with colleagues and other pharmacy team members? BEHAVIORAL 27 What do you think is one of the most critical issues that CVS Pharmacy faces today? GENERAL 28 How would you describe your communication style as a Pharmacist, and how will this help our team here at CVS Pharmacy? COMMUNICATION 29 Do you feel that are well equipped to handle the stress and burnout that can come with a retail pharmacy practice at CVS Pharmacy? GENERAL 30 If you were to join CVS Pharmacy, how would you go about building trusting relationships with our staff from day one? BEHAVIORAL 31 Tell me about a time you had too many things to do and were required to prioritize your tasks as a Pharmacist. What did you learn from this situation that you can bring to the CVS Pharmacy team? BEHAVIORAL 32 Would you bring any formal leadership experience to our team at CVS Pharmacy? LEADERSHIP 33 Do you have any questions about life as a Pharmacist with CVS Pharmacy? DIRECT 34 What is one unique skill or trait that you could bring to this Pharmacist role at CVS Pharmacy? GENERAL 35 What experience do you have relating to people with a background different from yours? EXPERIENCE

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