District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Kennett Square, PA

8d•$60 - $76

About The Position

The District Support Pharmacist (DSP) travels among CVS Health retail pharmacies within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP helps manage, oversee, and operate pharmacies and pharmacy teams, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assuming day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when the DSP is the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling and immunization, positive patient experiences, inventory management, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. The DSP must remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and maintain clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education. This is a full-time position with anticipated weekly hours of 40. Travel within a reasonable radius is required, and attendance includes 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 as business needs require.
Ability to concentrate on tasks 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.
Active listening skills, including giving others full attention, understanding their points, asking questions as appropriate, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing and remaining mobile for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; handling small items with precision; and close visual work.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
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

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.
Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Follow and direct the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails to support safe, accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide empathetic, caring patient service; collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams and proactively resolve insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, including protecting cold chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services where permitted.
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 controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements and protect patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.