Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist supports CVS Health’s purpose of improving patient health and making health care more accessible, affordable, and compassionate. In a retail pharmacy, this role helps cultivate a culture of excellence by modeling genuine care, supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team, and overseeing pharmacy operations. The pharmacist may serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts and assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The position is responsible for safe and accurate prescription dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, inventory practices, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and company policies. The Staff Pharmacist also supports patient access and outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, where permitted, and helps the pharmacy team provide holistic care. This is a full-time role with 40 anticipated weekly hours. Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, is required.

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 concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly customer service and team orientation, including noticing and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
• Issue-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete the stated physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and moving items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to convey and receive detailed spoken information accurately.

Nice To Haves

• One to two 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 pharmacy team members, follow up on performance, and provide feedback 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.
• Promote positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolving 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; escalate concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and support the Pharmacy Manager with writing the pharmacy schedule when directed.
• Maintain 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 services, such as testing and prescribing services, where permissible.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform additional 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, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

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