District Support Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•Seattle, WA

22h•$65 - $81

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) travel throughout a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. While working in district stores, DSPs support the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy and its team, serving as a role model and demonstrating genuine care for patients and colleagues. The role involves dispensing and counseling safely, administering immunizations, supporting accurate prescription fulfillment and inventory management, and helping resolve patient insurance or medication issues. DSPs may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap and assume day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. They also support pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible, maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training. The listed schedule is 30 anticipated weekly hours, and the role is designated full-time. The pay range is $65.00–$81.00 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).
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 confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer-service and team-orientation skills, including responding appropriately to patients’ needs and reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills and active-listening ability.
Mathematical reasoning skills, including calculating prescription quantities and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described.
Ability to accurately communicate detailed or important spoken instructions and receive detailed information orally.

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 fill pharmacist shifts as 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.
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.
Provide compassionate patient service, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolve insurance or 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 care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Support controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, protect patient privacy and security, and maintain a safe and inclusive workplace.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.