District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • 10399 - Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., PA

13d • $60 - $76

About The Position

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

DSPs support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunizations, inventory management, and a positive patient experience. They coach pharmacy colleagues, help resolve insurance and medication issues, and provide pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies, as well as flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours and regular, predictable attendance that includes nights and weekends. Travel within a reasonable radius is required.

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 concentrate on tasks, pivot between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and conveying detailed instructions accurately.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine prescription quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements; and maintain close visual acuity for detailed tasks.
• 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 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 scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator, oversee pharmacies, and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap.
• Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following workflow procedures and directing pharmacy teams to use safety guardrails at every workstation.
• 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 engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Support effective pharmacy inventory management and guide teams in inventory 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 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, such as testing and prescribing services where permissible, and empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, 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 supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

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