Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Andover, MA

22d•$60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate 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 Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts or when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes promoting compassionate patient care, accurate prescription fulfillment, effective inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive team environment. Staff Pharmacists maintain current clinical and technical skills and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethics, and company policies.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and quickly pivot between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly customer service, awareness of patients’ reactions, and appropriate responses.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
Mathematical reasoning, including calculating quantities and days’ supply for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose 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; adjust machines precisely; stoop and bend; and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently, and to consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
Ability to accurately convey detailed spoken instructions and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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

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 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 and directing adherence to 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, including 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 scheduling and business needs; support scheduling by writing the pharmacy schedule if directed.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required trainings, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services where permitted.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for controlled-substance dispensing and records, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.