District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Detroit, MI

8d • $60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists 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 work in multiple retail pharmacies and support the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy and its team. During shifts without an overlapping Pharmacy Manager, the District Support Pharmacist may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy and assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role delivers patient care through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible. It supports accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, inventory management, and a safe, inclusive team environment. The pharmacist is expected to maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training, and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies.

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.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding others’ points, asking questions as appropriate, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense and prescription day supply.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to lift or exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Ability to accurately express and exchange detailed spoken instructions 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

• Travel throughout the district to fill pharmacist shifts as scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator and support market staffing needs.
• 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.
• Manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
• 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 and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills through 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 federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
• 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 to support 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed