Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and is accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects of the pharmacy. The role helps manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing, and pharmacist-delivered clinical care where permitted. The Staff Pharmacist models CVS Health’s values, demonstrates genuine care for patients and colleagues, supports pharmacy performance, and helps deliver safe, compliant, and positive patient experiences. The pharmacist may oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures. This is a full-time position with anticipated hours of 40 per week.

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.
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 teamwork skills, including noticing and appropriately responding to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and conveying detailed information accurately.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
Issue-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and occasional lifting or exertion up to 20 pounds.

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.
Support pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up with pharmacy team members, and provide feedback about team performance 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 at every workstation.
Promote positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, coaching colleagues, and proactively resolving insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations, and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory by following and coaching 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 and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Write the pharmacy schedule when 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, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Support the pharmacy team in providing holistic care throughout the patient care journey.
Comply with relevant laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.