Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Detroit, MI

21d • $60 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and oversee pharmacy operations as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts or when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role also contributes to pharmacy performance, patient experience, regulatory compliance, safe prescription fulfillment, inventory management, and a safe, inclusive team environment. This full-time role is scheduled for 36 anticipated hours per week.

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 concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, helpful customer service; ability to notice and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying important instructions.
• Mathematical reasoning to determine quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete the physical demands of the role, including extended periods of standing or mobility, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, and close visual work.
• 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.

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 team members on pharmacy performance 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.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues, and coaching the team to provide compassionate care.
• 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 concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, engaging team, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permissible.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed