Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Bellefontaine, OH

12d • $60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate prescription dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical care where permissible. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and oversee pharmacy operations, serving as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts and assuming day-to-day duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role emphasizes patient safety, compassionate service, regulatory compliance, effective pharmacy workflows, inventory management, and a positive, inclusive team environment. Staff Pharmacists maintain clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education and remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs.

The role is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The stated typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00; the actual offer depends on factors such as experience, education, and geography. The position is also eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Eligible colleagues receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

• Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate, shift between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer-service and team-orientation skills, including responding appropriately to patients’ needs and reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and ability to convey and receive detailed information accurately.
• Ability to use mathematics to calculate prescription quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended standing, mobility, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 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 team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through compassionate care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of 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 applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues as needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required trainings, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• 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.

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, subject to eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

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