Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Stroudsburg, PA

1d • $60 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s Staff Pharmacist helps deliver safe, compassionate patient care and supports the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and acts as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap, including assuming day-to-day duties when the Staff Pharmacist is the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The Staff Pharmacist dispenses prescriptions, counsels patients, provides immunizations and other permitted clinical services, supports accurate prescription fulfillment and inventory management, and helps ensure regulatory and company-policy compliance. The role also coaches pharmacy team members, works to resolve patient and insurance issues, and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. Scheduling flexibility, regular attendance including nights and weekends, and completion of required training are expected.

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 to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, service-oriented approach and ability to understand and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Ability to use mathematics to calculate prescription quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, bag, reach, stretch, use fingers repetitively, extend arms, adjust machines precisely, stoop, and perform close-vision tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• Ability to communicate detailed spoken instructions accurately 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 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 coaching, consistent follow-up with pharmacy team members, and 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 adherence to pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathetic 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 by following and coaching inventory 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 when 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.
• Provide pharmacist-delivered clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permitted, and empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace inclusion.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligibility 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