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 under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. Working in multiple stores, the pharmacist supports management, oversight, and day-to-day pharmacy operations, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy when working a pharmacist shift without overlap. The role focuses on safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling and immunization, accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, effective inventory management, and compliance with applicable laws, standards, and company policies. Pharmacists also support clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permitted, maintain required clinical and technical skills, and help foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
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 help people in a friendly manner, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
- Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
- Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding others’ points, asking questions appropriately, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
- Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and required bottles.
- Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
- Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
- Ability to communicate detailed 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 throughout the district to fill pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
- Oversee the pharmacy and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap.
- Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the team to follow pharmacy 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 empathy, 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 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 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 federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- 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
- Eligibility 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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