District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Falconer, NY

12d•$60 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a District Support Pharmacist (DSP) to support retail pharmacy teams across a district by covering pharmacist scheduling gaps. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP travels among stores and supports pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. During shifts without an overlapping Pharmacy Manager, the DSP serves as the manager’s proxy and may assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The DSP helps manage and improve patient health through safe dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical care where permitted. The role promotes accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, effective inventory management, patient privacy and safety, and a supportive and inclusive team environment. The pharmacist must maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius and regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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 and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to understand and appropriately respond to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and medication packaging needs.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.

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 cover pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap; assume day-to-day Pharmacy Manager duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
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 compassionate patient service, 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 in pharmacies worked, following best practices and protecting cold-chain products.
Maintain flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
Maintain clinical and technical skills, complete company-required training and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support patient access and outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Protect patient privacy and security, comply with controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements, and help maintain a safe workplace.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.