District Support Pharmacist Full Time
About The Position
CVS Health is hiring a full-time District Support Pharmacist (DSP) to travel among retail pharmacies in a district and cover pharmacist scheduling gaps. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP supports the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy and its team, and serves as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap or when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The DSP helps manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate prescription dispensing, counseling, immunization, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible. The role also supports safe pharmacy workflows, inventory management, patient access and outcomes, and a positive, inclusive team environment. The pharmacist must maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training, and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies.
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 complete required training within the designated timeframe.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
- Friendly, patient-focused customer service and the ability to understand and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
- Verbal and written communication skills, 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 interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
- Physical ability to remain upright and mobile for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements; and maintain close visual acuity for tasks such as reading and inspecting small parts.
- Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring 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 market staffing needs.
- Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during designated shifts; assume day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
- Dispense prescriptions safely and appropriately, counsel patients, and follow and direct the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
- Promote positive patient experiences by showing empathy, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, coaching the team, and proactively resolving insurance or medication issues.
- Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
- Manage pharmacy inventory in the pharmacies worked, following inventory best practices and protecting cold-chain products.
- Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
- Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
- 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.
- Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Complete other 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 colleagues’ and families’ well-being, based on eligibility
- Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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