District Support Pharmacist

CVS Health•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) support pharmacy teams across a district by covering pharmacist scheduling gaps. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, DSPs travel among district stores and support the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy and its team. During shifts without an overlapping Pharmacy Manager, the DSP serves as the manager’s proxy and may assume day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, clinical care, and positive patient experiences. DSPs model compassionate care, guide pharmacy teams in following workflow and inventory practices, and help resolve patient insurance or medication issues. They also maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing education, and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing as business needs require.
Ability to concentrate over time 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 responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.

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 cover pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator and support market staffing needs.
Oversee the pharmacy and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap; assume day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
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 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.
Support effective pharmacy inventory management and guide teams in following inventory best practices, including protecting cold-chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete company-required training and continuing education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, 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 for controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe and perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.