Staff Pharmacist - Full-time

CVS Health • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunization, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. 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 shifts without overlap or assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. Staff Pharmacists promote compassionate patient care, safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, effective inventory practices, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive team environment. They maintain relevant clinical and technical skills and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies.

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 on tasks 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, responsive customer service and understand and appropriately respond to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, including quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete the physical demands of the role, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds.
• 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.
• Coach and follow up consistently with pharmacy team members to strengthen pharmacy performance, and provide the Pharmacy Manager with 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 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 particular attention to protecting cold chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues or concerns when needed.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if 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, 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, including requirements for controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed