District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Saginaw, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) support pharmacy teams across a district by covering pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping manage, oversee, and operate the pharmacies where they work. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, DSPs travel among district stores, model excellent patient care and team practices, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap or assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role supports safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunizations, inventory management, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permitted. DSPs coach pharmacy teams, help resolve insurance and medication issues, maintain clinical and technical skills, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. The role requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, including regular attendance at night and on weekends, and travel within a reasonable radius.

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.
• 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.
• Customer service and team orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning to calculate prescription quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
• Problem-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including standing and mobility for extended periods, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, visual inspection, and lifting or exerting force as described.

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 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 accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences by demonstrating 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 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 training 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, including requirements for controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Complete other 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
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

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