District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Dumont, NJ

25d

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists 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 multiple stores, the pharmacist supports pharmacy management, oversight, and operations, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap or assume day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role delivers safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-provided clinical services; supports prescription accuracy, inventory practices, and patient safety; and helps create a caring, inclusive, and effective team environment. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, flexible scheduling based on business needs, 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).
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, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service, team orientation, and the ability to respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication and active listening skills.
Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Problem-resolution skills for challenging patient or colleague interactions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and moving for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work; and occasionally lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds.

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 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.
Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
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 support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Support effective pharmacy inventory management and guide teams in following inventory best practices, especially for cold chain products.
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 laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.