District Support Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Allentown, PA

15d

About The Position

CVS Health District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) travel within a district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps and support pharmacy teams under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader. While working in stores throughout the district, the DSP supports the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy and pharmacy team, serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assuming day-to-day duties when the DSP is the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe, accurate dispensing; patient counseling and immunizations; positive patient experiences; inventory management; and compliance with laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. DSPs also support pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible and help pharmacy technicians learn to immunize. The role requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, regular predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and travel within a reasonable radius. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours and a typical base pay range of $60.00–$76.00 per hour. It is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, as well as a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

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 friendly assistance and appropriate response to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead and in multiple directions; perform repetitive finger movements; adjust machines precisely; stoop and move items between low and high positions; and perform tasks requiring close visual acuity.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs, frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Ability to convey detailed spoken instructions accurately 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

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 the pharmacy and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the team to follow pharmacy 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 empathetic, genuine care; coach the pharmacy team in 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 stores worked, following inventory best practices and protecting cold chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and CMEs, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, such as testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, 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.