District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Sharon, MA

16d•$60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a District Support Pharmacist (DSP) to support pharmacy teams across a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP works in multiple stores and supports the management, oversight, and operation of each pharmacy and its team. During shifts without overlap, the DSP may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy and assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role centers on providing safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The DSP supports accurate prescription fulfillment, pharmacy workflow and safety procedures, inventory practices, patient access and outcomes, and a compassionate patient experience. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs. The role also requires maintaining clinical and technical skills and complying with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. This is a full-time position with 30 anticipated weekly hours. The stated base pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, in addition to benefits based on eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/26/2026.

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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly assistance to patients, understand their reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurate communication of important spoken instructions.
Ability to use mathematics for prescription calculations, such as quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain upright and mobile for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements and precise machine adjustments; and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert 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 as 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 empathy, compassionate 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 in pharmacies worked, following and guiding the team on inventory practices, especially cold-chain product protection.
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, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, records, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.