Temporary Pharmacist in Charge

CVS Health•17424 - Tennessee CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., TN

8d•$60 - $73

About The Position

The Temporary Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) leads and develops a retail pharmacy team to provide exceptional patient care, promote best practices, and support pharmacy performance. The PIC serves as a role model, leads through change, identifies performance opportunities, supports awareness of new programs, onboards pharmacy colleagues, and recognizes their contributions. The role includes working at the pharmacy bench, providing meaningful patient counseling, and following legal and regulatory requirements. The PIC manages pharmacy operations and team performance, including safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, immunization services, inventory practices, onboarding and training, regulatory compliance, scheduling, and operational improvement. The PIC partners with the Store Manager and pharmacy colleagues to support staffing and talent development, and oversees Staff Pharmacists and District Support Pharmacists where applicable. The position also supports pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted and maintains current clinical and technical skills. This is a full-time position with 32 anticipated weekly hours. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends. The typical pay range is $60.00–$73.00 per hour, and the position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. The role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
1–2 years of experience as a Pharmacist.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Must not be on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly assistance and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding points made, asking questions as appropriate, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
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.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to work regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, lift, scan and bag items, reach and stretch, use fingers repetitively, handle items in multiple directions, adjust machines precisely, stoop and bend, and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs., frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs., and consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information orally.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Ability to work in the home store and across the market at other locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
Oversee the pharmacy team during bench shifts; coach colleagues and follow up to strengthen pharmacy performance.
Direct the team in following workflow procedures and safety guardrails to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Promote positive patient experiences through compassionate care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations, and identify and support Pharmacy Technicians learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with particular attention to protecting cold-chain products.
Onboard and train new Technicians and Pharmacists for the store and district, and ensure timely completion of required training and licensure.
Ensure pharmacy operations comply with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate concerns to the Rx DL when needed.
Partner with the Store Manager to maintain a pipeline of colleagues cross-trained for pharmacy work and support their training and licensure progress.
Oversee Staff Pharmacists and District Support Pharmacists where applicable; manage performance through observation, feedback, and validation, deliver annual reviews, and address gaps.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs; write or delegate and oversee preparation of the pharmacy schedule.
Review business reporting and develop action plans to address workflow, service, patient care, and compliance gaps.
Build a safe, empowering, inclusive team culture, invite feedback, and take relevant action to support psychological safety.
Maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required training and CMEs, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies, including requirements related to controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.