District Support Pharmacist - PT

CVS Health•Addison, TX

21h•$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 help oversee pharmacy operations and teams in the stores where they work, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during designated shifts without overlap and assuming day-to-day duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe, accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling and immunization, compassionate service, inventory management, and compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Pharmacists also support clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permissible, maintain relevant skills through required training and continuing education, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training on time.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not 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, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and required bottles when filling prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; maintaining close visual acuity; and occasionally lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds.
Ability to accurately express and exchange detailed spoken instructions and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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 and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, genuine 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 cold-chain protection in all pharmacies worked.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Comply with controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements and protect patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.