Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•16031 - Tennessee CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., TN

7d•$60 - $73

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and is accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects of the pharmacy. The role focuses on delivering safe, appropriate, and compassionate patient care while helping improve patient health and pharmacy performance. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, the Staff Pharmacist assumes the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties and may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts. The pharmacist supports safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunizations, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and positive patient experiences. The role also supports pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted, develops the pharmacy team, maintains current clinical and technical skills, and follows applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. The position is full-time, with 30 anticipated weekly hours. The listed typical pay range is $60.00–$73.00 per hour. It is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, as well as a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on 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 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 customer service, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; ability to listen actively and understand detailed spoken information and instructions.
Mathematical reasoning skills, including calculating quantities to dispense and days’ supply.
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 and stretch, perform repetitive finger movements, extend arms in multiple directions, adjust machines precisely, stoop and bend, and perform close-vision tasks.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs., frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs., and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions accurately.

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 to strengthen pharmacy performance and provide 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 pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, 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, escalating concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL when 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, complete required trainings and CMEs, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permitted; empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and an inclusive workplace.
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.