Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Woodmere, OH

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate 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 serve as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts. When the Staff Pharmacist is the only or primary pharmacist on duty, they assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties. The role includes coaching team members, supporting safe prescription fulfillment and inventory practices, resolving patient care and insurance issues, and helping ensure regulatory and company-policy compliance. Staff Pharmacists are expected to maintain clinical and technical skills, adapt to changing business needs, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. This is a full-time role with 40 anticipated weekly hours. Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, is required. The stated pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, as well as a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on 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, shift attention between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service and team orientation, including the ability to assist people in a friendly manner and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to convey and receive detailed spoken instructions accurately.
Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, including quantities and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and 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 using negligible force.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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; coach and follow up with team members to strengthen pharmacy 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 team to follow pharmacy 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 ensure compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate concerns for timely resolution.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs; support schedule writing if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
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 relevant laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.