Pharmacist - Full Time

CVS Health•Conway, AR

20h

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist helps CVS Health deliver accessible, safe, and compassionate health care in a retail pharmacy. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and managing pharmacy operations, and may act as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap or assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The pharmacist promotes patient health through safe prescription dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The role supports accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, effective inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive team environment. The pharmacist maintains clinical and technical skills as the industry evolves and follows applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $60.00–$73.00 per hour. The position may be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay. Benefits for eligible colleagues include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

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 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 helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
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, stretch, and grasp; perform repetitive finger movements; use hands and arms in multiple directions; adjust machines precisely; stoop and bend to move items; and perform work requiring close visual acuity.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Ability to accurately convey detailed spoken instructions 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 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; coach and follow up with pharmacy team members, strengthen pharmacy performance measures, and provide team 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 and genuine care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, coaching the team, and proactively resolving 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 issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL when needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
Maintain relevant 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, such as testing and prescribing services where permissible, and empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.