District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Detroit, MI

7d • $60 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) support retail pharmacy operations across a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping maintain a culture of excellence, safety, and patient care. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP travels among district stores and supports the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy and its team. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, the DSP assumes the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties and may serve as the manager’s proxy during scheduled bench shifts without overlap.

The role delivers safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. It also supports prescription workflow, inventory practices, patient access and outcomes, and the development of pharmacy teams. The DSP must maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, comply with applicable laws and professional standards, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours and regular, predictable attendance that includes nights and weekends. Travel within a reasonable radius is required as business needs dictate.

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 as business needs require.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurate exchange of detailed information.
• Ability to use mathematics for prescription-related calculations, including quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to assess challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive fine-motor tasks; and maintain close visual acuity.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using 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 and oversee pharmacy operations while working in stores.
• Serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when 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.
• Manage pharmacy inventory effectively across assigned pharmacies, following inventory best practices and protecting cold-chain products.
• Remain flexible to meet 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 services such as testing and prescribing where permissible, and empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, 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
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

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