District Support Pharmacist

CVS Health•06435 - Tennessee CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., TN

8d•$60 - $73

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists work across 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 the pharmacy team, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assuming the manager’s day-to-day duties when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe, accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling and immunization, compassionate service, and support for positive patient outcomes. District travel, schedule flexibility, regular attendance including nights and weekends, and compliance with relevant laws, professional standards, and company policies are required.

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 needs.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer-service and team-orientation skills, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurate communication of detailed instructions.
Ability to use mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements for prescriptions.
Ability to identify 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 and stretch; perform repetitive finger and hand movements; stoop and bend; 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.
Ability to convey and receive detailed information through spoken communication.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.

Responsibilities

Travel within the district to fill pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator and support market staffing needs.
Oversee pharmacy operations and teams while working in district stores, including acting as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during qualifying shifts and assuming day-to-day manager duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunization practices.
Follow and direct the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails to support safe, accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide empathetic, compassionate patient care; collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams and proactively resolve 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.
Maintain flexibility for scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permitted, 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, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.