Staff Pharmacist Full-time

CVS Health • Oshkosh, WI

14d • $60 - $76

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and is accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects of the pharmacy. The role delivers safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, and clinical care while helping improve patient health and outcomes. The Staff Pharmacist may oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The position contributes to safe, accurate prescription fulfillment; positive patient experiences; effective inventory management; compliant pharmacy operations; and a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. It requires maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills, completing required training, and complying with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. The role includes regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and may require work 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 on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding points made, asking questions as appropriate, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Ability to use math to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill a prescription.
• 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 overhead and in multiple directions; perform repetitive finger movements; control precision when adjusting machines; stoop and bend to move items; and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs., frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs., and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
• Ability to accurately express or exchange detailed or important information verbally and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• 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 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 effective 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 at every workstation.
• Promote positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care, coaching the team to do the same, 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 effectively, coach the team on inventory best practices, and protect cold chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure pharmacy operations comply with state Board of Pharmacy regulations; escalate issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and CMEs, 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 applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
• Support patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed