Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • University Heights, OH

1d • $60 - $76

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist works in a CVS Health retail pharmacy and helps deliver safe, compassionate care to patients. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and managing pharmacy operations. During bench shifts without overlap, the Staff Pharmacist oversees the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy and assumes day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The position includes dispensing and counseling on medications, immunizing patients, supporting accurate prescription fulfillment, and contributing to positive patient experiences. The Staff Pharmacist coaches pharmacy team members, supports inventory management with attention to cold-chain products, helps maintain regulatory compliance, and may support scheduling as directed. The role also supports pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted, maintains relevant clinical and technical skills, and follows applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies.

This is a full-time position with anticipated hours of 40 per week. The stated pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, as well as benefits based on eligibility.

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 verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Active listening skills, including giving others full attention, understanding their points, asking questions as appropriate, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Ability to use mathematics for prescription calculations, including tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select 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 and hand movements.
• Ability to perform close-visual-acuity tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small items.
• 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.
• Ability to convey detailed 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.
• Support pharmacy performance through coaching, consistent follow-up with team members, and feedback to the Pharmacy Manager.
• 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 pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Provide compassionate patient 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 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 issues as needed.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team environment, 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.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and 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 based on eligibility
• Potential eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

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