Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Suwanee, GA

19d • $60 - $76

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 the pharmacy. The role helps improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunization, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The Staff Pharmacist may oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts and assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The position also supports pharmacy performance, patient experience, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive team environment.

The role requires maintaining current clinical and technical skills, completing required training and continuing education, and complying with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. The position involves regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and may require working at other locations across the market as business needs require.

Requirements

• Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Not listed 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.
• Ability to help people in a friendly manner, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Active listening skills, including giving others full attention, understanding their points, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead and in multiple directions; perform repetitive finger movements; control precision when adjusting machines; stoop and bend; 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 using negligible force.
• Ability to convey detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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 coaching and consistent follow-up with pharmacy team members, and provide performance 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 pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, compassionate care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with special attention to protecting cold chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations, escalating issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and support a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
• Write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete company-required training and CMEs, 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.
• Encourage the pharmacy team to provide holistic care throughout the patient care journey.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
• Follow controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements, protect patient privacy and security, and help maintain a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• 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