Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Cleveland, OH

1d • $60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help deliver safe, compassionate, and convenient care in retail pharmacy locations. 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 non-overlapping bench shifts or assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

Staff Pharmacists support accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunizations, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and positive patient experiences. They coach and support pharmacy team members, help resolve insurance and medication issues, and provide pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The role also requires maintaining clinical and technical skills, following applicable laws and CVS Health policies, protecting patient privacy and safety, and contributing to an inclusive team environment. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate business needs.

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 verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts when filling prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to accurately communicate and receive detailed information orally.
• 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 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.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and managing pharmacy operations.
• Oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap, strengthening performance through coaching, follow-up, and feedback to the 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 and directing adherence to pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, 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 concerns for timely resolution.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes by providing pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services where permitted.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
• Support controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, patient safety, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
• 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 supporting colleagues’ and families’ well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed