Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Raleigh, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations, and serve as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap or when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role emphasizes patient safety, compassionate care, accurate prescription fulfillment, regulatory compliance, and a positive, inclusive team environment. The position is full time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour, with eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

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 over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly customer service, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying detailed instructions.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
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 overhead and in multiple directions; perform repetitive finger movements; control precision; stoop and bend; and perform close visual tasks.
Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs.; frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs.; consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and receive detailed information through oral communication.
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 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 bench shifts without overlap; coach and follow up with pharmacy team members, strengthen pharmacy performance measures, and provide performance feedback to the Pharmacy 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 at every workstation.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues, and coaching the team to provide compassionate care.
Offer and deliver immunizations, and engage 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 concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL for timely resolution.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs; contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; and write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services 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-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety and 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.