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. Working under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the pharmacist helps oversee pharmacy operations and serves as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during scheduled shifts without overlap. The role focuses on safe, appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing, prescription fulfillment, patient care, inventory management, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. District Support Pharmacists deliver compassionate patient service, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, help resolve insurance and medication issues, and support access to clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permitted. They coach pharmacy colleagues, maintain clinical and technical skills through training and continuing education, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, flexibility to meet scheduling and 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.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
- Ability to provide friendly service, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
- Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
- Ability to use mathematics to calculate prescription quantities and days’ supply.
- Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
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.
- Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails, and directing the team to do the same.
- Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
- Promote positive patient experiences through 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 and guide the team in inventory 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 dynamic.
- Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
- Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
- 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
- Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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