District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Holly Springs, NC

4d•$60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health’s District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) support retail pharmacy teams across a district by covering pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping manage pharmacy operations. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, DSPs work in different stores throughout the district, oversee the pharmacy and team, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap. The role focuses on safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, and effective inventory management. DSPs also support pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted, maintain current clinical and technical skills, and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius and regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

Active Pharmacist License in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing as business needs require.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to help people in a friendly manner, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues.
Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding others’ points, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting inappropriately.
Ability to use mathematics to determine prescription quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to complete the listed physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs, frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to accurately communicate detailed or important spoken instructions and receive detailed oral information.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.

Responsibilities

Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
Travel within the district to fill pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap.
Support safe, accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Promote positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care, coaching the pharmacy team, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, and resolving insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations and encourage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory at each assigned location, including protecting cold-chain products and following inventory best practices.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, such as testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care throughout the patient-care journey.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Help protect patient safety, privacy, and security; comply with controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements; and maintain a safe and inclusive workplace.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.