Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Stockbridge, GA

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and oversee pharmacy operations, including acting as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts and assuming day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role emphasizes safe prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive team environment. Staff Pharmacists maintain relevant clinical and technical skills and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. The position is full-time, with 30 anticipated weekly hours, and regular attendance includes nights and weekends.

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.
Ability to provide friendly, helpful customer service, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, including quantities and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to complete the physical demands of the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and moving items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds.
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 measures through effective coaching and consistent 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 pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolving 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 or concerns as needed.
Remain flexible to 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 services, where permissible.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient 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.