District Support Pharmacist

CVS Health • New Orleans, LA

5d • $60 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists travel among stores within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the pharmacist supports pharmacy management, oversight, and operations, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy when working a pharmacist shift without overlap. The role focuses on safe and appropriate prescription dispensing, patient counseling and immunization, positive patient experiences, effective inventory management, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. The pharmacist also supports clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permitted, and helps pharmacy technicians develop immunization skills. This position requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, including nights and weekends, and the ability to travel within a reasonable radius.

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, shift between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer service, team orientation, and the ability to respond appropriately to patients.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription quantities and days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills when faced with challenging patient or colleague interactions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 20 pounds.

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 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 environment.
• Maintain 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, including 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, privacy, security, and workplace safety.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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