District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Sarasota, FL

16d • $60 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists travel within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. While working in district stores, they support the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy and its team, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assuming day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role emphasizes safe dispensing, patient counseling, immunization, compassionate care, accurate prescription fulfillment, inventory management, compliance, and positive team culture. It also includes pharmacist-delivered clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permissible. The position is full-time, with anticipated hours of 35 per week, and requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, as well as travel within a reasonable radius based on business needs.

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.
• Strong customer service and team orientation, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and prescription packaging needs.
• Problem-resolution 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, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements; and adjust machines precisely.
• Close visual acuity for transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and inspecting small parts.
• 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 convey detailed spoken instructions accurately 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 as scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator; oversee pharmacies and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
• Support and direct the pharmacy team in following pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails to ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
• Provide compassionate patient care, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, proactively resolve insurance or medication issues, and coach the pharmacy team to deliver positive patient experiences.
• Offer and deliver immunizations, and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Manage pharmacy inventory across assigned pharmacies, follow inventory best practices, and protect cold-chain products.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills through required trainings, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible; 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, recordkeeping, 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, based on eligibility
• Eligibility 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