Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

CVS Health • Tempe, AZ

3d • $60 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) travel within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. While working in district stores, DSPs support the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy and team. They may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap and assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role focuses on safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunization, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. DSPs help ensure prescription fulfillment follows pharmacy workflow and safety procedures, support inventory practices, and coach team members in patient care and immunization. They maintain current clinical and technical skills, follow applicable laws and company policies, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs.

Requirements

• Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Not listed on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
• Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing as business needs require.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate, switch tasks quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer service and team-orientation skills, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patient reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Problem-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, handling and lifting items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.

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 pharmacies and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
• Support safe and 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 through empathetic care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Support effective pharmacy inventory management, including protection of 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 such as testing and prescribing where permissible.
• Understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
• Support patient safety, controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed