District Support Pharmacist Part Time

CVS Health • Detroit, MI

5d • $60 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) help deliver safe, compassionate pharmacy care and support pharmacy teams across a district. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP travels among district stores to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy. During shifts without an overlapping Pharmacy Manager, the DSP serves as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy and may assume day-to-day duties as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role includes supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, counseling patients, providing immunizations and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted, and helping resolve insurance or medication issues. The DSP supports pharmacy inventory practices, including protecting cold-chain products, coaches pharmacy colleagues, maintains relevant clinical and technical skills, and follows applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.

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 needs.
• 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.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Active listening skills, including understanding others, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruption.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements 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, and stoop; perform repetitive finger movements and precise adjustments; 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.
• 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 throughout the district to fill 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 and direct the pharmacy team in following workflow procedures and safety guardrails to ensure 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 empathy, compassionate care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and encourage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Support effective inventory management and guide pharmacy teams in inventory best practices, with particular attention to cold-chain products.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
• Maintain relevant 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 permitted.
• Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed