Pharmacist - Part Time

CVS Health • Tupelo, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a part-time District Support Pharmacist to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps at retail pharmacy locations throughout a district. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the pharmacist supports pharmacy operations and teams, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap or assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role requires travel within a reasonable radius to support staffing needs, including regularly scheduled nights and weekends.

The pharmacist helps manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permissible. The role supports accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, pharmacy inventory management, patient access and outcomes, and a safe, inclusive team environment. The pharmacist must maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training, and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies.

This position is part time, with anticipated weekly hours of 8. The typical pay range is $60.00–$73.00 per hour. Benefits may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs, depending on hours worked and 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 staffing needs.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate, shift attention between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and conveying detailed spoken instructions accurately.
• Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, lift, scan, bag, reach, stretch, bend, stoop, perform repetitive finger movements, and adjust machines precisely.
• 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, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
• Ability to 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

• Travel within the district to fill pharmacist shifts as scheduled and support market staffing needs.
• Oversee pharmacy operations and teams; serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap and assume day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
• Support safe and accurate prescription dispensing, counseling, and immunization practices, following pharmacy workflows and safety guardrails.
• Provide compassionate patient care, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolve 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.
• Support pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible, to improve access to care and patient outcomes.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic while remaining flexible to scheduling and business needs.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other benefits and programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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