District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•West Chester, OH

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About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists help deliver patient care and support pharmacy operations across stores in a district. They travel to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, support pharmacy teams and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, they assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties. The role centers on safe and appropriate prescription dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, and clinical care services where permitted. District Support Pharmacists oversee pharmacy workflows, inventory practices, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and CVS Health policies. They model compassionate patient care, coach pharmacy colleagues, and help maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. The position requires regular predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and travel within a reasonable radius as business needs require.

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.
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.
Ability to provide friendly, responsive customer service and understand and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying detailed spoken instructions.
Ability to use mathematics to determine prescription quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, repetitive hand and finger motions, reaching, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.

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 as scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Support safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, and immunization practices.
Follow and direct the pharmacy team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails at each workstation.
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 according to best practices, with particular attention to 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, 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.
Follow requirements for controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and maintaining a safe workplace.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.