District Support Pharmacist - PT

CVS Health•Youngsville, LA

20d•$60 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s District Support Pharmacist (DSP) works across stores in a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. The DSP helps manage, oversee, and operate each pharmacy worked, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during designated shifts without overlap and assuming day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when the DSP is the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunization, prescription fulfillment, patient care, inventory management, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies. The DSP travels within a reasonable radius as business needs require, works a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends, and helps foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. The position is part-time, with anticipated weekly hours of 20.

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 concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to help patients in a friendly manner, recognize their reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills, including calculating quantities and days’ supply for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate response.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements; and adjust machines precisely.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, 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 using negligible force.
Ability to accurately convey detailed spoken instructions and receive detailed information through oral 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 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.
Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, 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 follow and guide inventory best practices, especially for cold chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
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 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, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.