Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) travel within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. They help manage and oversee pharmacy operations, and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap. DSPs deliver safe, appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical care, while modeling CVS Health’s values and providing compassionate patient care. They support prescription fulfillment, inventory management, workflow safety, team development, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. The role requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, including nights and weekends, and the ability to travel within a reasonable radius.

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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate, shift between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service, team orientation, communication, active listening, mathematical reasoning, and problem-resolution abilities.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and lifting or exerting force as described.

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 within the district to fill pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee the pharmacy 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 empathetic care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations, and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Support effective pharmacy inventory management and adherence to inventory best practices, with particular attention to cold chain products.
Remain flexible to 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 services where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Follow controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements and protect patient privacy and security.
Complete other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.