Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Radford, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate prescription dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical care where permitted. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations, and may serve as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap or assume day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes maintaining safe, compliant pharmacy practices, supporting positive patient experiences, managing inventory, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. Staff Pharmacists must remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and maintain relevant clinical and technical skills as the industry evolves.

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.
• 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 responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying or receiving detailed information.
• Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
• Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements; adjust machines precisely; and perform close visual work.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects with negligible force.

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; support pharmacy performance through coaching and follow-up, and provide feedback on team performance.
• Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
• Support accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through 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.
• Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with particular attention to protecting cold-chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues or concerns as needed.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager with pharmacy scheduling when directed.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Perform other 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 supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed