District Support Pharmacist Part Time

CVS Health • Linden, NJ

15d • $60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health’s District Support Pharmacist (DSP) supports pharmacy teams across a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping manage pharmacy operations. Working under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP travels to stores throughout the district, oversees pharmacy operations, and serves as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during pharmacist shifts without overlap. The role focuses on safe, accurate dispensing; patient counseling and immunization; compassionate patient service; inventory management; and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and CVS Health policies. The DSP also supports pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permitted, and helps pharmacy colleagues deliver holistic care. This part-time position has anticipated hours of 8 per week and requires regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, as well as travel within a reasonable radius as business needs require.

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 complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate, shift between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer service orientation, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Problem-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods and perform the listed physical activities, including lifting and handling items.

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 scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
• Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without management 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 workflow procedures and safety guardrails, and directing the pharmacy team to do the same.
• 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 protecting cold chain products.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute 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 permitted.
• Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
• Follow requirements related to patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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