Staff Pharmacist Part Time

CVS Health•Albany, OR

13d•$65 - $81

About The Position

At CVS Health retail locations, the Staff Pharmacist helps deliver accessible, convenient, and compassionate health care. The role models CVS Health values, demonstrates genuine care for patients, and supports a culture of pharmacy excellence and safety. The Staff Pharmacist supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and is accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy. The role provides safe and appropriate dispensing, patient counseling, and immunizations; supports accurate prescription fulfillment and pharmacy workflow; and helps resolve patient insurance and medication issues. During shifts without an overlapping Pharmacy Manager, the Staff Pharmacist may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy and assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The position also supports inventory management, regulatory compliance, staff coaching, clinical services, and a safe, inclusive team environment. This is a part-time position with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $65.00–$81.00 per hour. Eligible benefits and programs may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

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 and pivot between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly customer service, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and conveying detailed spoken instructions accurately.
Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
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; adjust machines precisely; stoop and bend; and perform tasks requiring close visual acuity.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to 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 at 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 pharmacy team members, follow up on performance, and provide 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, accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy 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 or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, support 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 permitted; empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
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, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety and inclusion.
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.