District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Canton, OH

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, the pharmacist supports the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy and team, and serves as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap. The role includes safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, prescription fulfillment, inventory management, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The pharmacist models compassionate care, supports colleagues, maintains clinical and technical skills, and complies with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. This is a full-time position requiring travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing, as well as regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends. The role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, and the pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The position may also be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program.

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 on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly, responsive customer service and understand and respond appropriately to patient reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities and days’ supply for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods and perform the listed physical tasks, including repetitive hand and finger movements, reaching, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Ability to accurately communicate and receive detailed spoken instructions.

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.
Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Help manage and improve patient health through safe dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
Provide empathetic patient service, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, coach the pharmacy team, and proactively resolve 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 in the pharmacies worked.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute 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 care, including testing and prescribing services where permitted.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Protect patient privacy and security and comply with controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.