District Support Pharmacist Full Time
About The Position
CVS Health District Support Pharmacists support pharmacy teams throughout a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping manage pharmacy operations under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. They may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts and assume day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role centers on delivering safe, compassionate patient care, supporting accurate prescription fulfillment, offering immunizations and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible, and helping patients resolve insurance or medication issues. District Support Pharmacists also guide pharmacy teams in workflow, inventory, safety, and patient-care practices; maintain clinical and technical skills; and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius and regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
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 assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
- Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying and receiving detailed information.
- Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
- Problem-resolution skills to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
- Ability to complete the physical demands of the role, including remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustment, stooping, and close visual work.
- Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs, frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs, and consistently exert negligible force.
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.
- 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 empathetic 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, including protection of cold chain products.
- Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing 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 by providing pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing services, where permissible.
- Support the pharmacy team in providing holistic care throughout the patient-care journey.
- Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
- Attend work 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.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources, based on eligibility
- Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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