District Support Pharmacist

CVS Health•La Marque, TX

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists travel within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. In stores throughout the district, they help oversee pharmacy operations and staff, serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during scheduled bench shifts, and assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes safe and appropriate prescription dispensing, patient counseling and immunization, clinical care services where permitted, inventory management, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. District Support Pharmacists are expected to model compassionate patient care, support and coach pharmacy colleagues, maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, and remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and the ability to perform the physical tasks associated with pharmacy work.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Must not be on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing needs.
Ability to concentrate over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, patient-focused customer service and team orientation.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding points being made, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach and stretch; perform repetitive finger movements; use hands and arms in multiple directions; adjust machines precisely; stoop and bend; and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds.
Ability to communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information orally.
Ability to work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 bench shifts without overlap.
Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Dispense prescriptions safely and appropriately, counsel patients, and provide immunizations.
Follow and direct pharmacy teams to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails at every workstation.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathetic care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations, and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with particular attention to protecting cold-chain products.
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 services, including testing and prescribing where permitted.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Follow controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements and protect patient privacy and security.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.