District Support Pharmacist PT

CVS Health•Covington, LA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists travel within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. While working in district stores, the pharmacist supports the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy and serves as a role model for safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care. During shifts without an overlapping pharmacist, the District Support Pharmacist serves as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy and assumes day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes dispensing prescriptions safely and accurately, counseling patients, providing immunizations and clinical services where permitted, helping resolve insurance and medication issues, and guiding pharmacy staff in workflow, inventory, and patient-care practices. The pharmacist must maintain current clinical and technical skills, comply with applicable laws and professional standards, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. This is a part-time position with anticipated hours of 20 per week. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not listed on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing needs.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, helpful customer service and the ability to understand and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interactions with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills, including calculating quantities to dispense and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead and in multiple directions; perform repetitive finger movements; control precision movements; stoop and bend; and perform tasks requiring close visual acuity.
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 convey detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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 fill pharmacist shifts as scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap; assume the manager’s day-to-day 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 pharmacy workflow procedures and using safety guardrails at every workstation.
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, including practices to protect cold-chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute 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 care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient privacy, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.