District Support Pharmacist - FT

CVS Health•Mission, TX

3d•$65 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists support pharmacy teams across a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps and traveling to stores as scheduled. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the pharmacist supports pharmacy management, oversight, and operations, and may act as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap or assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role centers on safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, positive patient experiences, effective inventory management, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and CVS Health policies. District Support Pharmacists also support clinical care services, including testing and prescribing where permitted, and help pharmacy technicians develop immunization capabilities. The position requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and travel within a reasonable radius. It is a full-time role with 30 anticipated weekly hours and an hourly pay range of $65.00–$81.00, with eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Benefits include 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).
Not 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 on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly, responsive customer service and understand and respond appropriately to patient reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to solve prescription-dispensing calculations.
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, stretch, and stoop; perform repetitive finger and hand movements; and adjust machines precisely.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Ability to accurately convey detailed spoken instructions 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 fill pharmacist shifts as 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, genuine 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 effectively, following best practices and protecting cold chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing 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, 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, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.