District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Simpsonville, SC

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) travel throughout a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. Working in multiple retail pharmacies, the DSP supports pharmacy management, oversight, and operations, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy or assume day-to-day duties when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role centers on safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunization, and compassionate patient care. DSPs guide pharmacy teams in following workflow procedures, safety practices, inventory best practices, and applicable laws and company policies. They also support clinical services, patient access, and positive team dynamics, while maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills as the industry evolves.

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.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service and team-orientation skills, including responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
Active listening skills.
Mathematical reasoning skills, including calculating quantities and days’ supply for prescriptions.
Problem-resolution skills for challenging patient or colleague interactions.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach and stretch; perform repetitive finger movements; stoop; and maintain close visual acuity.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs and frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs.
Ability to communicate spoken information and receive detailed information orally.

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 scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during 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 through empathy, genuine 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.
Support effective pharmacy inventory management, including protecting cold chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute 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 care, including testing and prescribing services 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, security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete any additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.