Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Winchester, KY

11d•$60 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist helps deliver CVS Health’s purpose by providing safe, appropriate, and compassionate pharmacy care. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and managing pharmacy operations, and may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts or assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The Staff Pharmacist supports accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunizations, clinical services, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and positive patient experiences. The role coaches pharmacy team members, helps resolve patient insurance or medication issues, supports cold-chain practices, and contributes to pharmacy performance. The pharmacist must maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, follow applicable laws and CVS Health policies, and remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs. This is a full-time position with 30 anticipated weekly hours. The stated typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour, with eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. The position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, 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 concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly service, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate prescription quantities and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to convey 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

Provide safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, and immunizations.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team.
Oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap, coaching team members and following up on pharmacy performance measures.
Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Support accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the team to follow pharmacy 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 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 concerns as needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and support schedule writing when directed.
Maintain clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and ongoing learning.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.