Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Eastpointe, MI

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations, and act as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, they assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties. The role includes coaching team members, supporting prescription fulfillment and inventory practices, resolving patient care and insurance issues, and helping ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and company policies. Staff Pharmacists are expected to maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required training, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. The position is full-time, with regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour, and the position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. The role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, 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 on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, patient-focused customer service and team orientation.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, such as quantities and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and reaching, repetitive finger movements, visual acuity, and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 20 pounds.
Ability to accurately communicate and receive detailed information orally.
Flexibility to work nights and weekends and respond to business needs.

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 to strengthen pharmacy performance, and provide 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 team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Provide compassionate patient care, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolve 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 when necessary.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; support pharmacy scheduling by writing the schedule if directed.
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 care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Protect patient safety, privacy, and security; comply with controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements; and help maintain a safe, inclusive workplace.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.