Staff Pharmacist Full Time
About The Position
The Staff Pharmacist supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and is accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects of the pharmacy. The role delivers patient care through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The Staff Pharmacist may oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The position supports safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, pharmacy inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive team environment. It also involves coaching pharmacy team members, maintaining clinical and technical skills, completing required training and continuing education, and remaining flexible to meet scheduling and business needs. 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.
- 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 verify prescription information and label accuracy.
- Friendly, helpful customer service and ability to understand and appropriately respond to patients’ reactions.
- Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
- Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities, days’ supply, and prescription packaging needs.
- Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
- Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive fine-finger movements and precise control tasks.
- Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and inspecting small parts.
- Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs., frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs., and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
- Ability to accurately convey detailed 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 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; coach and follow up with pharmacy team members, support pharmacy performance measures, and provide feedback to the 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 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 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 concerns as needed.
- Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule if directed.
- Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and CMEs, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
- Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing where permissible, 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, 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.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources to support colleagues and their families, based on eligibility
- Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
