Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Pomona, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunization, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations, and may act as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap or assume day-to-day duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes coaching team members, supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, resolving patient and insurance issues, maintaining inventory practices, and helping ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations, laws, and company policies. Staff Pharmacists contribute to positive patient experiences, support access to care and patient outcomes, maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, and help foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs. It is a full-time role with 35 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour, and the position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Eligible full-time employees may receive benefits including 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.
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.
Customer-service and team-orientation skills, including responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and ability to convey and receive detailed spoken instructions accurately.
Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription-dispensing calculations.
Issue-resolution skills, including choosing a course of action when faced with multiple options.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, visual acuity for close work, and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 20 pounds.

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 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.
Provide compassionate patient care, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, proactively resolve insurance or medication issues, and coach the pharmacy team to do the same.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Support pharmacy inventory management and coach the team on inventory 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 or concerns when needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team environment, 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.
Provide pharmacist-delivered clinical care, such as testing and prescribing services, where permissible, and empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.