Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•16023 - Tennessee CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., TN

9d•$60 - $76

About The Position

At CVS Health, the Staff Pharmacist helps manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and is accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy. 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 Staff Pharmacist supports accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, immunization services, and effective inventory management. The position partners with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and CVS Health policies, support pharmacy performance, and foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging team. The role also supports pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible and maintains relevant clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, is required. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour; the role is also eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. The position includes benefits based on eligibility, including 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 listed 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 assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.

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 effective coaching, consistent follow-up with pharmacy team members, and 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 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 ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
Maintain clinical and technical skills through required training, CMEs, and other learning opportunities.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.