Staff Pharmacist Full TIme

CVS Health • Hickory, NC

22d

About The Position

At CVS Health, the Staff Pharmacist helps improve patient health and deliver safe, convenient, and compassionate care in a retail pharmacy. 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 manager’s proxy and assumes the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The Staff Pharmacist supports safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, provides counseling and immunizations, helps resolve patient insurance and medication issues, and contributes to positive patient experiences. The role supports inventory management, regulatory compliance, clinical services, and team development, while maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills and complying with applicable laws, professional standards, and CVS Health policies. Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, is required.

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.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• 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, team orientation, and ability to respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, such as quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate resolution.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including extended standing or mobility, reaching, repetitive finger movement, stooping, close visual acuity, and lifting or exerting force as specified.
• Ability to convey and receive detailed spoken information 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.
• Oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap; coach pharmacy team members, follow up on performance, and provide feedback 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.
• Provide compassionate patient care, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolve insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Support pharmacy inventory management and coach the team on inventory best practices, particularly cold chain protection.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate concerns as needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs; support pharmacy scheduling if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permitted.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform physical and communication tasks required for the role, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods, handling and lifting items, precise visual work, and exchanging detailed information.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed