District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Elkridge, MD

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Support Pharmacist (DSP) works within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. The DSP travels among retail stores in the district and supports pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. During shifts without an overlapping Pharmacy Manager, the DSP serves as the manager’s proxy and assumes day-to-day pharmacy duties when the DSP is the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, clinical care, inventory management, and positive patient experiences. The DSP models CVS Health’s values, coaches pharmacy colleagues, supports access to care, and complies with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and travel within a reasonable radius as business needs require.

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 and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service and team orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, such as quantity and days’ supply.
Problem-resolution skills when handling challenging patient or colleague interactions.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, and stoop; perform repetitive finger movements; and handle objects with precision.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds.
Ability to accurately express, exchange, and receive detailed information through spoken communication.

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.
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.
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 support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Support effective pharmacy inventory management and inventory best practices, with particular attention to cold chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
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 applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Support patient safety, controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
Complete other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.