District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Sarasota, FL

23d•$60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists travel among pharmacies within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. In stores throughout the district, the pharmacist supports pharmacy management, oversight, and operations, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap or assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when the DSP is the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role delivers safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-provided clinical services where permitted. It supports accurate prescription fulfillment, patient access and outcomes, inventory management, and positive patient experiences. The DSP also coaches pharmacy colleagues, maintains clinical and technical skills, complies with applicable laws and company policies, and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. The role requires travel within a reasonable radius, regular predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training on time.

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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
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.
Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
Ability to use math to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements.
Ability to control precision when adjusting machines and perform close-visual-acuity tasks such as transcribing, using a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs; frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs; consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to accurately convey detailed spoken instructions 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

Travel within the district to fill pharmacist shifts as scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee pharmacy operations and support pharmacy teams; serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assume day-to-day manager duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Provide compassionate patient care, 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, 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, such as testing and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend 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.