District Support Pharmacist Full Time - Sign on Bonus Available

CVS Health•Newark, OH

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) work throughout a district to fill pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. In stores across the district, DSPs support the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy and pharmacy team, serving as a role model and promoting safe, compassionate patient care. When working as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, the DSP assumes the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, flexible scheduling to meet business needs, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training within designated timeframes. The role also involves maintaining clinical and technical skills, complying with applicable laws and professional standards, and supporting patient privacy, safety, and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing as business needs require.
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’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying and receiving detailed spoken information.
Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, such as quantity and day’s supply.
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, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements; and maintain close visual acuity for detailed tasks.
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

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 the pharmacy 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 empathy, 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 pharmacy inventory management and guide the team in following inventory best practices, particularly for cold chain products.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and CMEs, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient privacy, and workplace safety.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.