Staff Pharmacist - FT

CVS Health•Helotes, TX

22d•$60 - $76

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist helps deliver CVS Health’s purpose by providing safe, appropriate pharmacy care and supporting the management and operation of the pharmacy. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts or assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The Staff Pharmacist supports accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling and immunization, positive patient experiences, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and pharmacy performance. The role coaches team members, collaborates with patients’ healthcare teams, helps resolve insurance and medication issues, and supports clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permitted. The pharmacist must maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, comply with applicable laws and company policies, and remain flexible to scheduling and business needs. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The stated typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The role is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not 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 and team orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to solve prescription-dispensing problems, such as calculating quantities and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including extended periods upright, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.

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 immunization.
Take direction from the Pharmacy Manager and oversee the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
Support pharmacy performance through effective coaching and consistent follow-up with pharmacy team members, 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 pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails, and directing the pharmacy team to do the same.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, compassionate 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.
Support pharmacy inventory management and coach the team on inventory 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 or concerns as needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing where permitted, and empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.