District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Montrose, MI

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists support pharmacy teams across a district by filling pharmacist scheduling gaps and helping oversee pharmacy operations under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. While working in different stores throughout the district, the pharmacist supports management and oversight of the pharmacy and team, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap or assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling and immunization, positive patient experiences, pharmacy inventory management, and clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permissible. The pharmacist models CVS Health’s values, coaches team members, complies with applicable laws and professional standards, and maintains clinical and technical skills as the industry evolves. The position requires travel within a reasonable radius, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs.

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.
Customer service and team orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, such as quantities and days’ supply.
Problem-resolution skills for challenging patient or colleague interactions.
Ability to perform the physical demands described in the posting, including remaining upright for extended periods, handling and reaching for items, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as specified.
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

Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
Travel throughout 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.
Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care, coaching the pharmacy team, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolving insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Support effective pharmacy inventory management, including best practices for 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 services, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including those related to controlled substances, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety.