District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Macomb, MI

20d

About The Position

The District Support Pharmacist (DSP) works in CVS Health retail pharmacies throughout a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. The DSP supports the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy worked, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap or assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when the DSP is the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role focuses on safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling and immunization, positive patient experiences, inventory management, and access to clinical care. The DSP models CVS Health’s values, coaches pharmacy colleagues, complies with applicable laws and company policies, and remains flexible to meet scheduling and business needs. This role requires travel within a reasonable radius and regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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, switch tasks quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer service and team orientation, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to convey and receive detailed information accurately.
• Mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Problem-resolution skills for challenging patient or colleague interactions.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, bag, reach, stretch, perform repetitive finger movements, extend arms, adjust equipment precisely, stoop, and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
• 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

• Travel throughout the district to cover pharmacist shifts as scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
• Oversee the pharmacy 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.
• Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
• Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through 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, including 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 through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing where permitted.
• Understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe and 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 to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

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