CA District Support Pharmacist FT

CVS Health • Laguna Woods, CA

23d • $65 - $81

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a full-time District Support Pharmacist to support retail pharmacies across a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the pharmacist supports pharmacy operations, oversees pharmacy teams, and serves as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during designated shifts. The role involves travel among district stores and requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs.

The District Support Pharmacist delivers safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The pharmacist promotes positive patient experiences, supports accurate prescription fulfillment and inventory practices, coaches pharmacy colleagues, and follows applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete 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.
• Ability to concentrate over time 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 patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements when filling prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements; and adjust equipment precisely.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, 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 communicate spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information orally.

Nice To Haves

• One to two 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 scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
• Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
• Support and direct the pharmacy team in following workflow procedures and safety guardrails to ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
• 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.
• Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with particular attention to protecting cold chain products.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
• Maintain 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 services, such as testing and prescribing where permissible.
• Encourage 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.
• Support patient safety, protect privacy and security, follow controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements, and help maintain a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Attend work 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.

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 in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

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