Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health•Rolla, MO

8d•$60 - $76

About The Position

At CVS Health Retail locations, Staff Pharmacists help deliver accessible, convenient, and compassionate health care. They model company values, demonstrate genuine care for patients, and support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, they assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties and may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts. The role includes dispensing, counseling, immunizing, and supporting clinical services, while ensuring safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, effective inventory management, and compliance with applicable laws and professional standards. Staff Pharmacists coach and support pharmacy team members, collaborate with patients’ health care teams, and help improve patient access and outcomes. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training within designated timeframes. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The role is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, in addition to the base pay range. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to 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 quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to assist patients in a friendly manner, recognize their reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and conveying detailed instructions accurately.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate prescription quantities 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, stretch, move fingers repetitively, control precision, and stoop or bend as described.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and inspecting small parts.
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 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, strengthen pharmacy performance measures, and provide performance 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 and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails at every workstation.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, compassionate care, collaboration with patients’ health care teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory effectively, follow inventory best practices, and protect cold-chain products.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues or concerns 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.
Maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes by providing pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible, and 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, patient privacy and security, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
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.