Pharmacist - Full Time

CVS Health • Sherwood, AR

3d

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a full-time Staff Pharmacist for a retail pharmacy. The Staff Pharmacist helps deliver safe, accessible, and compassionate patient care and supports the Pharmacy Manager in managing and overseeing pharmacy operations. During bench shifts without overlap, the pharmacist oversees the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy and assumes day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role also supports pharmacy-team performance, prescription fulfillment, immunization services, inventory practices, regulatory compliance, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted.

The pharmacist is expected to model CVS Health’s values, provide genuine care to patients, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and coach colleagues to deliver positive patient experiences. The position requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training within the designated timeframe. The role involves extended periods of standing and other physical activities, including lifting and handling items.

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 concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities and days’ supply for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and handle objects with repetitive finger movements and precise control.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds.
• 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.
• Ability to work at other locations across the market as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
• Take direction from the Pharmacy Manager and oversee the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
• Support pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up with pharmacy team members, and provide performance feedback to the Pharmacy Manager as needed.
• 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, 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 according to best practices, with particular attention to protecting cold-chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate concerns when needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs, support a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing services, where permissible.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substances, patient 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed