Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Orlando, FL

23d•$60 - $76

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist helps deliver CVS Health’s purpose by supporting patient health and safe, appropriate pharmacy care. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and in managing, overseeing, and operating the pharmacy. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, the Staff Pharmacist assumes the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties and may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts. The position focuses on accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunization, clinical care, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a positive patient experience. The Staff Pharmacist coaches and supports pharmacy team members, collaborates with patients’ healthcare teams, and helps resolve insurance and medication issues. The pharmacist also maintains relevant clinical and technical skills and complies with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies. This is a full-time role with 40 anticipated weekly hours. Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, is required. The listed typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour; the role is also eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Eligible benefits 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.
Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Ability to use verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying and receiving detailed spoken information.
Ability to use math to calculate quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to work regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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 to strengthen 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 adherence to pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails at every workstation.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathetic, compassionate 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 by following and coaching 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 to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL for timely resolution.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
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, including testing and prescribing where permissible; 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, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety and inclusion.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.