District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Medford, MA

11d

About The Position

CVS Health’s District Support Pharmacist (DSP) supports pharmacy teams across a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping manage, oversee, and operate pharmacies. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP works in district stores, serves as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during certain shifts, and may assume day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role emphasizes safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, compassionate patient service, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies. DSPs also support pharmacy inventory, clinical care services, staff development, and a safe, inclusive, and effective team environment. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius 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 on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service and team orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ needs and reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Problem-resolution skills for challenging patient or colleague interactions.
Ability to remain upright and mobile for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, and stoop; perform repetitive fine-finger movements; and maintain close visual acuity.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs, frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs, and consistently exert negligible force.

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 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 through empathy, compassionate 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 and follow inventory best practices, including protecting 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 CME, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
Empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care throughout the patient care journey.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Follow requirements for controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety.
Complete other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.