Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•Gadsden, AL

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe prescription dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations, and acts as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap or when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. Staff Pharmacists promote safe, accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, effective inventory management, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and company policies. They coach pharmacy colleagues, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, resolve insurance or medication issues, support immunization training, and help the team provide holistic patient care. The role requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs and regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The position may also be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Eligible full-time colleagues may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

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.
Customer service and team-orientation skills, including responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Issue-resolution skills and the ability to choose an appropriate course of action in challenging interactions.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements; and adjust machines precisely.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to communicate detailed or important spoken instructions and receive detailed information orally.

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 immunization practices.
Take direction from the Pharmacy Manager and oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
Support pharmacy performance through coaching and follow-up with team members, and provide feedback about team performance 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 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 state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues or concerns as needed.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule when 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, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements related to 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.