District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • East Windsor, NJ

2d • $60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists support pharmacy teams across a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping manage pharmacy operations under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. While working in different stores throughout the district, the pharmacist supports pharmacy oversight and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap, or assume day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when the DSP is the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, compassionate service, inventory practices, and pharmacist-delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services where permitted. DSPs are expected to comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, while maintaining clinical and technical skills and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.

The position requires travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing needs, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training within the designated timeframe. The role involves sustained mobility and standing, handling and lifting items, fine motor and visual tasks, communication with patients and colleagues, and occasional lifting or exertion up to 20 pounds. It is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour, with potential eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, based on 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 needs.
• 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 confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements for prescriptions.
• 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, perform repetitive finger movements, and stoop to move items.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to communicate detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information orally.

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 pharmacy 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 by showing empathy and genuine care, coaching the pharmacy team, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolving insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Support effective pharmacy inventory management, including protecting cold chain products.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, 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.
• Support patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility
• Potential eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed