District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Wyckoff, NJ

18d • Onsite

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 support the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy and pharmacy team, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during applicable shifts and assuming day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role focuses on safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunization, accurate prescription fulfillment, and compassionate patient service. District Support Pharmacists help resolve insurance and medication issues, support inventory management and cold-chain protection, and promote clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permitted. They maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, comply with applicable laws and professional standards, and help foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. This is a full-time role with an anticipated schedule of 30 hours per week and regular, predictable attendance that includes nights and weekends. Travel within a reasonable radius is required.

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, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer-service and team-orientation skills, including responding appropriately to patients’ needs and reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying detailed instructions.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Problem-resolution skills to choose an appropriate response in challenging patient or colleague interactions.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.

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 as 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.
• Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
• Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails, and directing the pharmacy team to do the same.
• Promote positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care, coaching the pharmacy team, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolving insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations, and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Support pharmacy inventory management at each location, including protecting cold-chain products and guiding the pharmacy team in inventory best practices.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing 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, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including those related to controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.

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

What This Job Offers

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