Physician Assistant - Hamden - CVS Health

Description

We're building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

*** Hamden, CT Area Locations (Full-time 30-35 hours/week) ***

Position Summary:
As the largest retail health care provider in the nation, and an industry‑leading Fortune Top 10 company, MinuteClinic offers the unique opportunity to deliver affordable, accessible, comprehensive, high‑quality care that meets the needs of our patients, their families, and our communities. You'll be empowered to provide holistic patient care with support, guidance, collaboration, and a "one store, one team" mindset.

MinuteClinic has been awarded the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence designation, recognizing organizations committed to healthy work environments through Transformational Leadership, Quality, Safety, Shared Governance, Well‑being, and Professional Development.

Our Providers Enjoy:

• Autonomy to run your own practice with dedicated collaborator and organizational support
• Flexible scheduling
• Strong work–life balance
• Exceptional tools, training, and clinical resources
• Evidence‑based guidelines and access to assessment and treatment planning tools
• Ability to practice at the top of your clinical license with support from the clinical care team
• Significant career growth and development opportunities
• Charting and follow‑up completed during your scheduled shift—no work taken home

You Will:

• Provide evidence‑based primary and family care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of acute and chronic conditions, health counseling, and disposition planning
• Complete administrative duties such as inventory management, opening/closing the clinic, patient follow‑up, insurance verification, and payment collection
• Manage patient appointments and perform routine examinations supporting strong health outcomes
• Perform diagnostic testing, provide preventive counseling, treat injuries and illnesses, and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals
• Promote patient engagement through screenings, wellness services, and chronic disease management

Required Qualifications:

For Nurse Practitioners (NPs):

• Minimum one year of NP experience is preferred; however, qualified new graduate NPs will be considered
• Active Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license in good standing
• Ability to provide holistic, evidence‑based care including counseling around pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, and safer‑sex practices
• Ability to order/administer vaccines and injections (COVID‑19, influenza, TB testing, Depo‑Provera, etc.)
• Completion of DOT certification exam required within 30 days of employment
• Bilingual proficiency may be required depending on market
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (CPR/AED)
• Ability to pass a respirator FIT test

For Physician Associates (PAs):

• Minimum one year of PA experience is preferred; however, qualified new graduate PAs will be considered
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies, or another health‑related master's degree together with a Bachelor of Science in PA Studies/Physician Associate Studies
• Current NCCPA National Board Certification
• Active state license to practice as a Physician Associate in the state of employment (or eligibility upon hire)
• Completion of DOT certification exam required within 30 days of employment
• Active BLS certification (CPR/AED)
• Ability to pass a respirator FIT test

Education Requirements:

Nurse Practitioners:

• Master's Degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program
• Current National Board Certification (AANP or ANCC)
• Active state APRN license

Physician Associates:

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies
  OR other health‑related master's degree plus Bachelor of Science in PA Studies/Physician Associate Studies
• Current NCCPA certification
• Active state PA/Physician Associate license

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPIC EHR experience preferred

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$ $99.14

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/18/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.