District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Lowell, MA

13d

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) work within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. They travel to stores throughout the district and help manage, oversee, and operate the pharmacy and pharmacy team. During shifts without an overlapping Pharmacy Manager, the DSP serves as the manager’s proxy and may assume the manager’s day-to-day duties as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role delivers patient care through safe and appropriate prescription dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-provided clinical services where permissible. DSPs help ensure accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, effective inventory practices, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and CVS Health policies. They also coach and support pharmacy colleagues, maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace.

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 on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Strong customer service and team orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ needs and reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying detailed instructions.
• Mathematical reasoning skills sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Problem-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, lift, scan and bag items, reach, perform repetitive finger movements, use precision, stoop, and maintain close visual acuity.
• Ability to lift or exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently; consistently move objects using negligible force.
• Ability to communicate 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 the pharmacy 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 empathetic 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 best practices, particularly for protecting 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 services, such as testing and prescribing services where permitted.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
• Follow requirements for patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety.
• Complete other 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
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

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