District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Grand Rapids, MI

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. While working in different stores throughout the district, the pharmacist supports management, oversight, and pharmacy operations and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap. The role centers on safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing, patient care, and modeling CVS Health’s values and standards. It also includes supporting clinical services, inventory practices, regulatory compliance, patient privacy, and a safe, inclusive workplace. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, predictable attendance that includes nights and weekends, and physical activities associated with working in a pharmacy. The role is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours and a stated typical pay range of $60.00–$76.00 per hour. It is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, as well as benefits subject to 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 needs.
Ability to concentrate over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service, team orientation, and the ability to respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to convey and receive detailed information accurately.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate prescription quantities and days’ supply.
Problem-resolution skills to choose an appropriate course of action in challenging interactions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended periods upright, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.

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 scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during 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 pharmacy workflows and safety guardrails and directing the pharmacy team to do the same.
Promote positive patient experiences by showing empathy, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, coaching colleagues, and resolving insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Support effective pharmacy inventory management and cold-chain product protection across pharmacies worked.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
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 services, including testing and prescribing where permitted.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient privacy, and workplace safety.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform physical and communication tasks required for pharmacy work, including prescription accuracy checks, handling and moving items, and exchanging detailed information.