District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Albany, OR

15d•$65 - $81

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) help deliver safe, compassionate pharmacy care and support excellence across the pharmacies in their district. They travel between district stores to cover scheduled pharmacist staffing gaps and, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, support pharmacy management, oversight, operations, and pharmacy teams. 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 bench shifts without overlap. The role requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, including regular attendance at night and on weekends, and travel within a reasonable radius. The position is full-time, with 35 anticipated weekly hours.

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, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
Active listening skills, including giving others full attention, understanding their points, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and bend; perform repetitive fine finger movements; handle items at varying heights; and adjust machines precisely.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and visual inspection of small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs., frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs., and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and accurately convey detailed or important 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 immunization 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.
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 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 according to best practices, with particular attention to 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 care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care throughout the patient care journey.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including those concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.