District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Port Huron, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s District Support Pharmacists work across 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 different stores, the DSP supports the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy and pharmacy team, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during designated shifts and assuming day-to-day duties when the DSP is the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, inventory management, clinical care, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies. DSPs travel within a reasonable radius as business needs require, maintain clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and includes physical activities such as standing for extended periods, handling and moving items, and close visual work.

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 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 to interact with patients and colleagues.
Active listening skills.
Mathematical reasoning skills to perform prescription-related calculations.
Problem-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to complete the physical demands described in the posting, including remaining upright for extended periods, handling and moving items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to lift or exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently, and to consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to communicate detailed or important 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 within the district to fill pharmacist shifts 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 pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails, and directing the pharmacy team to do the same.
Promote positive patient experiences through 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 and guide teams in inventory best practices, with particular attention to 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 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.
Follow requirements related to patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.