District Support Pharmacist Full Time
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. While working in different stores, they help oversee pharmacy operations and the pharmacy team, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during certain shifts and assuming day-to-day management duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role delivers safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-provided clinical services, while promoting compassionate patient care and positive patient experiences. District Support Pharmacists also support prescription accuracy, pharmacy workflow, inventory management, team development, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies. The position requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, regular attendance including nights and weekends, and travel within a reasonable radius. This is a full-time position with 30 anticipated weekly hours.
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 between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
- Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
- Friendly, helpful customer-service orientation and ability to understand and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
- Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
- Mathematical ability to calculate prescription quantities, days’ supply, and packaging needs.
- Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
- Physical ability to remain upright and mobile for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and handle items; perform repetitive finger movements; and adjust machines precisely.
- 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 requiring negligible force.
- Ability to convey detailed spoken instructions accurately 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 and support staffing needs.
- Oversee pharmacy operations and teams, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during designated shifts and assuming day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
- Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunization practices.
- Follow and direct the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails to support safe, accurate prescription fulfillment.
- 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.
- Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with particular attention to cold-chain products.
- Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
- Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
- Support access to care and patient outcomes by providing pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permitted, and encourage holistic care by the pharmacy team.
- Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
- Complete required training within the designated timeframe and maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Perform other 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
- Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
