District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Mansfield, OH

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About The Position

CVS Health’s District Support Pharmacists help deliver safe, compassionate pharmacy care and support pharmacy teams across a district. They travel to stores to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, and support the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy where they work. During shifts without an overlapping Pharmacy Manager, the pharmacist may serve as the manager’s proxy and assume day-to-day pharmacy duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role includes dispensing and counseling patients, providing immunizations and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible, supporting accurate prescription fulfillment and inventory practices, coaching pharmacy colleagues, and helping resolve patient insurance or medication issues. The pharmacist must comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including those concerning controlled substances, patient privacy, safety, and workplace inclusion. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and 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 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 friendly assistance and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to perform prescription calculations, such as tablet quantities and days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills to choose an appropriate course of action in challenging patient or colleague interactions.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing and mobility for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information orally.

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.
• Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathetic care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, coaching pharmacy colleagues, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Support pharmacy inventory management and guide teams in following 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 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.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
• Support patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
• 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 supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

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