Pharmacist - Full Time

CVS Health•Paris, TX

8d•$60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a full-time Staff Pharmacist to support the management, oversight, and operation of a retail pharmacy. The pharmacist supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and is accountable for safe, appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, and pharmacy operations. When serving as the primary or only pharmacist on duty, the Staff Pharmacist assumes the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties. The role includes supporting accurate prescription fulfillment, patient access and outcomes, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and positive patient experiences. The pharmacist coaches pharmacy team members, collaborates with patients’ healthcare teams, helps resolve insurance and medication issues, and provides pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The position requires maintaining clinical and technical skills, following applicable laws and company policies, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. This position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The listed typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour, with actual pay dependent on factors such as experience, education, and geography. The position is also eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Benefits include 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.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not 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 assist people in a friendly manner, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and medication containers needed to fill prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements; manipulate machines precisely; and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
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 accurately convey detailed spoken instructions and receive detailed information orally.

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 non-overlapping bench shifts; coach and follow up with pharmacy team members, strengthen pharmacy performance measures, 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 team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails at each workstation.
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 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 applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues to the Pharmacy Manager or Rx DL as needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and CMEs, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
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.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.