Samar Kandalaft

Pharmacist Team Leader · Cvs Caremark Corporation

pharmacist Rochester, MI NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
4 years
since Sep 2022

Experience

Pharmacist Team LeaderCurrent
Cvs Caremark Corporation
Since Sep 2022 · 4 years · Rochester, MI

Education

Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Doctorates
2008 – 2012
Michigan State University
2016 – 2018
Wayne State University
Doctorates
2008 – 2012

Skills

Certified Immunizer Medication Therapy Management Pharmacists Pharmacy Automation Patient Counseling Immunization Pharmacy Healthcare Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice Compounding Patient Education Community Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Care Cpr Certified Clinical Pharmacology Hospital Pharmacy Prescription Drugs

About Cvs Caremark Corporation

Industry
Retail
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
West Bloomfield, MI

Professional Overview

Samar Kandalaft is a Pharmacist Team Leader, currently affiliated with Cvs Caremark Corporation, based in Rochester, MI. As a pharmacist, Kandalaft contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Rochester, MI. They have been with Cvs Caremark Corporation for 4 years. Kandalaft holds academic credentials, including Doctorates and Doctorates, from Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences and Michigan State University. Core competencies include Certified Immunizer, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Automation, Patient Counseling. Cvs Caremark Corporation operates in the Retail sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Rochester, MI healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Samar Kandalaft is one of them.
  • 2,036 pharmacists are based in MI (out of 43,481 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,329 contacts at Cvs Caremark Corporation are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in MI: $103,000 – $157,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in MI: Walgreens (109), Rite Aid (71), Cvs Health (66).
  • 4% of pharmacists in MI hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 74% of pharmacists in MI have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed October 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Samar Kandalaft located?

Samar Kandalaft is based in Rochester, MI. They are currently affiliated with Cvs Caremark Corporation.

What is Samar Kandalaft's specialty?

Samar Kandalaft specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Pharmacist Team Leader.

Where does Samar Kandalaft currently work?

Samar Kandalaft currently works at Cvs Caremark Corporation. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Samar Kandalaft's educational background?

Samar Kandalaft attended Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences and Michigan State University.

How do I contact Samar Kandalaft for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in MI?

pharmacists in MI typically earn $103,000 to $157,000 annually, with a median of $128,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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