MARTINSBURG — As one who leads by instance, Somtochukwu (Somto) Orakwue, pharmacy supervisor on the CVS Pharmacy on Edwin Miller Boulevard in Martinsburg, was awarded a 2022 Paragon Award from CVS Health.
The annual Paragon Awards acknowledge the very best of the very best amongst CVS Health’s colleagues and are among the many highest honors awarded by the company, in keeping with the official press launch.
Orakwue has been a CVS pharmacist for greater than six years.
“During his time with the company, he has established himself as a trusted leader who is committed to ensuring that his patients get the medications they need, when they need them. He regularly goes above and beyond to help his patients, whether it involves driving to another CVS Pharmacy to get medication his pharmacy may be out of, delivering medications directly to his patients’ homes, or finding them ways to save money on their prescription costs,” the discharge stated of Orakwue.
Orakwue is described within the launch as somebody who’s a educated useful resource for his staff and for different CVS Pharmacy groups close by and is all the time prepared to assist a colleague, affected person or the broader neighborhood.
He usually volunteers to supply flu vaccinations at neighborhood occasions and is all the time out there to sufferers searching for recommendation concerning the drugs they’re taking.
Paragon Award recipients are chosen for his or her dedication to company values and for his or her dedication to fulfilling CVS Health’s goal: bringing our coronary heart to each second of your well being.
“At the same time, they have demonstrated their ability to deliver outstanding business results, lead their teams to excellence and make substantial contributions to the communities where they live and work. They are considered role models for the entire company,” the discharge stated.
Keith Crosser, district chief for CVS Pharmacy, described Orakwue as somebody who’s a devoted pharmacist who all the time places his sufferers first.
“He is relentless when it comes to making sure his patients have the medications they need to get and stay healthy and works tirelessly to ensure his pharmacy provides top-notch pharmacy care and customer service,” Crosser stated.
One of eight retail leaders to obtain the award, Orakwue stated it was an honor to be awarded.
“I feel honored to be chosen by my peers and leaders for such an award. I never expected to reach the national paragon level and was quite surprised when the divisional vice president visited my store to inform me of the news. It was such an honor to be among the elite eight chosen across the company for this award,” he stated.
“I enjoy the difference this job allows me to make in people’s lives. Most patients appreciate what we do, which gives me the drive to keep pushing forward. My goal is always to ensure that each customer leaves happier than they came in,” he added. “Being a pharmacist has greatly expanded my family base, and some customers have treated me as their own.”
Every yr, CVS Health honors Paragon Award winners from its 1000’s of retailer managers, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and pharmacy advantages administration staff. The winners had been nominated by their supervisors and finally voted on by CVS Health’s senior leaders. The 2022 Retail Paragon Award winners had been acknowledged and celebrated throughout CVS Pharmacy’s annual Retail Leadership Experience in Orlando on Aug. 3.
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