CA District Support Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•Aliso Viejo, CA

22d•$65 - $81

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a full-time District Support Pharmacist to support retail pharmacies across a district. The role fills pharmacist scheduling gaps and supports pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. While working in stores throughout the district, the pharmacist helps oversee pharmacy operations and the pharmacy team, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap or assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The pharmacist delivers safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and clinical services where permitted. The role supports accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, inventory management, compliance with applicable laws and company policies, and a safe, inclusive team environment. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training. The stated schedule is 40 hours per week. The typical pay range is $65.00–$81.00 per hour; the position may also be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. This full-time position is eligible, based on eligibility, for medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources. The application window is anticipated to close on 03/20/2027.

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 complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service and team-orientation skills, including recognizing and responding appropriately to patient reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying and receiving detailed spoken information.
Mathematical reasoning skills sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Problem-solving 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, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements; and maintain close visual acuity.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.

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 cover pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee pharmacy operations and support pharmacy teams; serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during applicable shifts and assume day-to-day manager duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
Follow and direct the pharmacy team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide empathetic, compassionate patient care; collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams and proactively resolve insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory in stores worked, including following best practices for 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 training and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.