Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health • Noblesville, IN

12d • $60 - $76

About The Position

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

The Staff Pharmacist supports accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, pharmacy inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive team environment. The position requires flexibility for scheduling and business needs, regular attendance including nights and weekends, and maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education.

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 quickly pivot between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, helpful customer service; ability to understand and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Ability to use math to determine prescription quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, repetitive finger movement, reaching, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to accurately convey and receive detailed spoken information.

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 and follow up with pharmacy team members, support pharmacy performance measures, and provide feedback to the Pharmacy Manager.
• 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 pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails, and directing the pharmacy team to do the same.
• Promote positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care, coaching the team to do likewise, collaborating with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolving 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, including protecting cold chain products, and coach the pharmacy team to do the same.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations, and escalate concerns for timely resolution as needed.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education, 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; 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 substances, 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed