District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Detroit, MI

5d•$60 - $76

About The Position

The District Support Pharmacist (DSP) supports CVS Health retail pharmacies across a district by covering pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping oversee pharmacy operations and teams. Working under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP travels among stores and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during pharmacist shifts without overlap. The role focuses on safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling and immunization, strong patient experiences, pharmacy inventory practices, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and CVS Health policies. The DSP also supports pharmacist-delivered clinical services, helps develop pharmacy technicians’ immunization skills, and maintains current clinical and technical knowledge.

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, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, helpful customer service and ability to understand and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying and receiving detailed information.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate prescription quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead and in multiple directions; perform repetitive finger movements; adjust machines precisely; stoop and bend; 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 within the district to fill pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator and support pharmacy staffing needs.
Oversee pharmacy operations and the pharmacy team while working in district stores, including serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
Perform the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Support safe, appropriate, and accurate prescription dispensing, counseling, and immunization, and direct the pharmacy team in following workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathetic, genuine care; collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams; and proactively resolve insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations and encourage 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 environment.
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 where permissible, and encourage holistic care by the pharmacy team.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to controlled substances, patient privacy and 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.