District Support Pharmacist

CVS Health•05639 - Tennessee CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., TN

8d•$60 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) help deliver safe, compassionate patient care and support pharmacy teams throughout a district. They travel among district stores to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, support pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, the DSP assumes the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties. The role requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and the ability to travel within a reasonable radius. The position is full-time, with anticipated weekly hours of 35. The typical base pay range is $60.00–$73.00 per hour, with eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. DSPs model CVS Health’s values and promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. They maintain clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education, comply with applicable laws and professional standards, and support patient privacy, security, and safety. The position involves extended periods standing or moving, handling and lifting items, reaching, stooping, repetitive hand and finger movements, and close visual work.

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 needs.
Ability to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and verify 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, including understanding others, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements 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, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements; adjust machines precisely; and perform close visual work.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
Ability to communicate detailed or important 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 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 adherence to pharmacy workflows 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 for scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe and maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.