Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health • 06420 - Tennessee CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., TN

8d • $60 - $73

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist helps deliver CVS Health’s purpose by providing safe, appropriate pharmacy services and compassionate patient care. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and is accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy. During non-overlapping bench shifts, the Staff Pharmacist oversees the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy and assumes day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The Staff Pharmacist supports accurate prescription fulfillment, counseling, immunizations, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and positive patient experiences. The role also supports access to care through pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted, maintains clinical and technical knowledge, and helps foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.

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 concentrate over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy to ensure patient safety.
• Ability to help people in a friendly manner, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact 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 mathematics to determine quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action among multiple options.
• 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; and stoop and bend to move items between low and high positions.
• Close visual acuity for transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and visual inspection involving small parts.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds or exert up to 20 pounds of force; frequently lift up to 10 pounds or exert up to 10 pounds of force; and consistently lift or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
• Ability to convey detailed or important 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.
• Coach and follow up consistently with pharmacy team members to strengthen pharmacy performance measures, and provide the Pharmacy Manager feedback about team performance 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 team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails at every workstation.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences through empathy and genuine care; coach the team in 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.
• Support effective pharmacy inventory management by following and coaching inventory best practices, especially those that protect cold chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL for timely resolution as needed.
• Remain flexible to 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 company-required trainings and CMEs, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge in support of patients.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible, and empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
• Understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other 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 and benefits 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