District Support Pharmacist

CVS Health • Highland Park, IL

3d

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists travel within a district to fill pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. While working in district stores, the pharmacist supports the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy and team, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy or assume day-to-day duties when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role delivers safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-provided clinical services, while promoting compassionate patient care, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive team environment. The position requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, regular attendance including nights and weekends, and the ability to travel within a reasonable radius. It is full-time, with anticipated hours of 40 per week.

Requirements

• Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Not listed 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 and switch tasks quickly to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer service, team orientation, active listening, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use mathematics for prescription calculations, such as tablet quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, lift, scan, bag, reach, stretch, perform repetitive finger movements, manipulate equipment precisely, stoop, and perform close visual work.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds; consistently handle negligible-force objects.
• Ability to convey detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed oral information.

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 pharmacies 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 by demonstrating empathy and genuine care, coaching the pharmacy team, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolving insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations, and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Support effective pharmacy inventory management and guide teams in inventory best practices, especially for cold chain products.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and contribute 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 through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
• Comply with applicable 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 designated timeframes.
• Perform physical and communication tasks required for pharmacy operations, including handling items, using pharmacy equipment, and accurately communicating detailed information.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed