Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Louisville, KY

15d•$60 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and oversee pharmacy operations, serving as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assuming day-to-day duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes coaching team members, supporting pharmacy performance, and helping ensure safe, accurate prescription fulfillment and positive patient experiences. Staff Pharmacists offer and deliver immunizations, support inventory management with particular attention to cold-chain products, and partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations. They help expand access to care through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, where permissible, and maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education. They must comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements related to controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training within designated timeframes. Physical demands include standing and moving for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work. The position is full-time, with 35 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour; the role is also eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Benefits for eligible colleagues include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

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 shift quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly assistance and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
Active listening skills.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate prescription quantities and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements; and perform close visual work.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently, and to exert corresponding force.
Ability to communicate and receive detailed information orally.

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

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 through effective coaching, consistent follow-up with pharmacy team members, and 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 workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathetic 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 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 as needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule when directed.
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 services, such as testing and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including controlled substance, recordkeeping, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety requirements.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.