District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•South Plainfield, NJ

5d•$60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists work across a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. The role is accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy worked, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during a shift without overlap or assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when the DSP is the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The DSP supports safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, provides patient counseling and immunizations, and helps patients access clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible. The position also supports pharmacy inventory practices, coaches pharmacy colleagues, maintains clinical and technical skills, and complies with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. Travel within a reasonable radius, predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training are expected.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not 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 over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use math to solve prescription-dispensing calculations.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately 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 within 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 pharmacist shifts without overlap; assume day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Support safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing practices, and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Follow and direct the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails at every workstation.
Provide compassionate patient care, 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 scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permitted.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.