District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Mount Pleasant, MI

5d•$60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists travel within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams in retail locations. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the pharmacist helps oversee pharmacy operations and the pharmacy team, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap and taking on the manager’s day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe, appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunization, and compassionate patient care, while helping improve access to care and patient outcomes through clinical services where permitted. The pharmacist also supports workflow, inventory management, compliance, patient privacy, and a safe, inclusive team environment. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training. It is a full-time role with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The stated typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour, with eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not listed 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, pivot between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly customer service, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying and receiving detailed information.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose 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 maintain close visual acuity.
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.

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 and oversee pharmacy operations and teams.
Serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assume day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Support and direct pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails to ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide empathetic patient service, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolve insurance and medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with particular attention to protecting cold chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain 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 where permitted, 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 for controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient 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.