District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Huntington, WV

16d•$60 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) work across 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 different stores throughout the district, the DSP supports the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy and pharmacy team, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assuming day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when the DSP is the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible. DSPs promote positive patient experiences, coach pharmacy colleagues, support inventory practices, maintain clinical and technical skills, and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, flexible scheduling to meet business needs, regular predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training.

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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
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 provide friendly assistance, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements and precise movements.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to accurately convey detailed spoken instructions and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel throughout 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.
Manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
Follow and direct the pharmacy team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails to support safe, accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide compassionate patient care, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolve insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory in pharmacies worked, following and guiding inventory best practices, particularly for 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 through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Understand and comply with federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Support patient safety; comply with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements; protect patient privacy and security; and help maintain a safe and inclusive workplace.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.