Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Harrisburg, PA

12d•$60 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical care where permissible. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations, and may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts or assume day-to-day duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes supporting patient access and outcomes through services such as testing and prescribing, including COVID/flu and hormonal contraception services where permitted. Staff Pharmacists promote safe, accurate prescription fulfillment; positive, compassionate patient experiences; effective inventory management, including cold-chain protection; and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. They coach and support pharmacy team members, maintain clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education, and remain flexible to scheduling and business needs. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.

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 over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service and team orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ needs and reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
Ability to use mathematics to determine prescription quantities, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including prolonged upright mobility, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as specified.

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.
Take direction from the Pharmacy Manager and oversee the pharmacy as their proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts; coach 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 pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, 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 maintain compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues as needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs; write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, testing, and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, 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.