District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Midland, MI

5d•$60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health’s District Support Pharmacists support pharmacy teams across a district by covering pharmacist scheduling gaps and working in stores as scheduled. 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 during shifts without overlap or assume day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role centers on safe, appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, patient care, and fostering a culture of excellence and compassionate service. The pharmacist travels within the district as business needs require, supports accurate prescription fulfillment and pharmacy workflow, helps manage inventory with attention to cold-chain products, and promotes positive patient experiences. The role also supports pharmacist-delivered clinical services, helps pharmacy technicians learn to immunize, maintains relevant clinical and technical skills, and complies with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to adapt to patient and business needs. This is a full-time position with anticipated weekly hours of 40. The typical base pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, in addition to benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

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, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and conveying detailed instructions accurately.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
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 and stretch, perform repetitive finger movements, adjust machines precisely, and stoop or bend to move items.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.

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 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.
Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
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.
Support effective pharmacy inventory management and follow and guide best practices, particularly for cold-chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
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 care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.