District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Detroit, MI

9d•$60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a full-time District Support Pharmacist (DSP) to work in retail pharmacies throughout a district. The DSP covers pharmacist scheduling gaps, travels among district stores as scheduled, and supports pharmacy management, oversight, and operations under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. During shifts without an overlapping Pharmacy Manager, the DSP may act as the manager’s proxy and assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The DSP supports accurate prescription fulfillment, patient experience, pharmacy inventory, and the development and performance of the pharmacy team. The position requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and travel within a reasonable radius. The pharmacist must maintain relevant clinical and technical skills and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. The position is listed at 30 anticipated weekly hours and is classified as full-time. The stated typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. It is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Hold an active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Have an active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not be on the DEA Excluded Parties List.
Be able to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing as business needs require.
Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Be able to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Be able to concentrate over time and shift quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Be able to verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Demonstrate customer service and team orientation, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Use math to determine dispensing quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.

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 as scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
Support and direct the pharmacy team in following workflow procedures and safety guardrails for safe, accurate prescription fulfillment.
Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
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 engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Support effective inventory management in pharmacies worked, including protection of 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 required training and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and improve outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for 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.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.