Pharmacist - Full Time

CVS Health•Russellville, AR

15d•$60 - $73

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help deliver safe, compassionate, and convenient care in retail pharmacy locations. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and is accountable for management, oversight, and operation of pharmacy activities. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, the Staff Pharmacist assumes the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties. The pharmacist supports safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunization, clinical services, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and positive patient experiences. The role also coaches pharmacy team members, supports their development, and maintains relevant clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education. Pharmacists must comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies, including requirements for patient privacy, controlled substances, and workplace safety. This is a full-time position with anticipated weekly hours of 44. The typical pay range is $60.00–$73.00 per hour. The position may also be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
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.
Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Ability to use verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to determine prescription quantities and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to communicate and receive detailed information accurately through spoken word.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Ability to work in 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.
Strengthen pharmacy performance through effective coaching, consistent follow-up with pharmacy team members, and feedback to the Pharmacy Manager.
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.
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.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues as needed.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
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 services, testing, and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Follow controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements, protect patient privacy and security, and maintain a safe and inclusive workplace.