District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Schenectady, NY

24d

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists help cultivate pharmacy excellence and deliver safe, compassionate care. Working across a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, the DSP supports pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. In stores throughout the district, the DSP supports pharmacy operations and management and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap or assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling and immunizations, oversight of pharmacy workflows, inventory practices, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies. DSPs help resolve patient insurance and medication issues, support technician immunization training, and provide pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The position requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, district travel, regular attendance including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training. The role is full-time and offers a typical base pay range of $60.00–$76.00 per hour, with eligibility 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 as business needs require.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service and team orientation, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and ability to convey and receive detailed information accurately.
Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements for prescriptions.
Problem-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead; perform repetitive finger movements; extend arms and hands; make precise adjustments to machines; stoop and bend; and perform close visual work.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs, frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs, and consistently move objects requiring 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 within the district to fill pharmacist shifts 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, 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 and protect cold chain products.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings 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 laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.