Staff Pharmacist - FT

CVS Health • Belton, TX

23d • $60 - $76

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist at CVS Health supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing 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, counseling, immunization, and pharmacist-provided clinical care, while modeling CVS Health’s values and cultivating a culture of excellence, patient safety, genuine care, and strong team performance.

The Staff Pharmacist may oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts and may assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The position also supports compliant pharmacy operations, patient access and outcomes, inventory management, and a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. The schedule is 40 hours per week, including nights and weekends, and the position is full-time.

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 on tasks 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, recognize and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Ability to perform pharmacy-related mathematical calculations, such as quantities to dispense and days’ supply.
• 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 work requiring close visual acuity.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently; consistently exert or lift a negligible amount of force.
• Ability to accurately express and exchange detailed information verbally and to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.

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 with pharmacy team members to strengthen 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 team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails at every workstation.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathy and genuine care; collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, resolve insurance or medication issues proactively, and coach the team to provide compassionate care.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Manage pharmacy inventory effectively by following and coaching inventory best practices, with particular focus on protecting cold chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations, escalating issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager by writing 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; empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
• Comply with applicable federal and state 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 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