District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Cambridge, MA

12d•$60 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a full-time District Support Pharmacist (DSP) to support pharmacy teams across a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping manage pharmacy operations. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP works in multiple retail stores, models CVS Health’s values, and supports safe, compassionate patient care. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, the DSP assumes the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap. The role includes dispensing and counseling patients, administering immunizations, supporting prescription workflow and inventory practices, and helping resolve insurance or medication issues. The DSP also supports pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing where permitted, and helps the pharmacy team provide holistic care. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training. Physical demands include standing for extended periods, reaching, lifting, scanning, bagging, stooping, repetitive finger movements, and close visual work. The position is full time, with 30 anticipated weekly hours. 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

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 over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, helpful customer service and ability to notice and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding others’ points, asking questions as appropriate, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities, days’ supply, and packaging needed to fill prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods and perform the physical demands described in the posting, including lifting and exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
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

Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
Travel within the district to cover 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 the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures 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 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 across assigned pharmacies, following best practices and protecting cold-chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permitted.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.