Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health•Austin, TX

21d

About The Position

At CVS Health, Staff Pharmacists help deliver accessible, compassionate health care in retail pharmacies. They model company values, provide genuine care to patients, and support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations. When working a bench shift without the Pharmacy Manager, they oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy and may assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunizations, clinical care, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and positive patient experiences. Staff Pharmacists coach pharmacy team members, support access to care through pharmacist-delivered services where permitted, and maintain relevant clinical and technical skills as the industry evolves. The position requires regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs.

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 to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Ability to use math to determine quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including extended periods of standing or mobility; lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to communicate detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information orally.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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.
Oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap, coaching team members and following up on pharmacy performance measures.
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 adherence to pharmacy workflows and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences through compassionate care, collaboration with patients’ health care 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 applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues when needed.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
Maintain clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
Support patient access and 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 controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.