District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Sandusky, OH

24d

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. They work in different retail pharmacy locations and help oversee pharmacy operations and staff, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assuming day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role centers on safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing, clinical care, patient support, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. It also requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, maintain professional skills, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.

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 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.
Customer service and team orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, such as tablet quantities and days’ supply.
Problem-resolution skills to choose an appropriate response to challenging patient or colleague interactions.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, reaching, repetitive finger movements, bending, visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described.
Ability to convey detailed spoken instructions 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 and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences by showing empathy, 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 follow best practices, especially those protecting cold chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute 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 services, 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 concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.