Staff Pharmacist - Full-time

CVS Health • Forest Lake, MN

15d • $60 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists support the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and are accountable for supporting management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy. They deliver safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunization, and clinical care; help improve patient health and access to care; and model genuine, compassionate care for patients and colleagues. The pharmacist may oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts and assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role supports safe prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, pharmacy performance, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive team environment. Pharmacists are expected to maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, comply with applicable laws and company policies, and adapt to patient and business needs. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour, with eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay.

Requirements

• Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Not listed 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.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues.
• Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding others’ points, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and prescription quantities.
• 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, and stoop; perform repetitive finger movements and precise machine adjustments; and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
• Ability to lift or exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently; consistently move objects using negligible force.
• Ability to communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately 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 at 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, support 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 and direct the pharmacy team in following workflow procedures and safety guardrails to ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues; coach the team to provide compassionate care.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, including protecting cold-chain products, and coach the team to do the same.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager by writing 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 permitted, and empower the team to provide holistic care.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including those related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace inclusion.
• 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 supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

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