District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Charleston, WV

16d•$60 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a District Support Pharmacist (DSP) to support pharmacy teams across a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping manage pharmacy operations. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the DSP travels to stores throughout the district, supports and oversees pharmacy teams, and may act as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy when working a pharmacist shift without overlap. The role focuses on safe, accurate dispensing, patient counseling and immunization, compassionate patient service, effective inventory practices, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. The DSP also supports pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible and helps the pharmacy team provide holistic patient care. This position requires travel within a reasonable radius as business needs require, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training within designated timeframes. The role involves extended periods upright and mobile, handling and lifting items, fine finger movements, reaching, stooping, close visual work, and communicating detailed information accurately. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The stated typical pay range is $60.00–$73.00 per hour, and the role may also be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program.

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 respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements when filling prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive fine-finger tasks.
Ability to lift or exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently; consistently move objects using negligible force.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and inspecting small items.
Ability to communicate 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

Travel throughout the district to fill pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee pharmacy operations and support pharmacy teams; serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during pharmacist shifts without overlap.
Manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunization practices.
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails, and direct the pharmacy team to do the same to support safe, accurate prescription fulfillment.
Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
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 according to best practices, with particular attention to protecting cold chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
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 federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.