Staff Pharmacist Part Time

CVS Health • Paramus, NJ

21d

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing, and pharmacist-delivered clinical care where permitted. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and managing, overseeing, and operating all aspects of the pharmacy. During bench shifts without overlap, the Staff Pharmacist oversees the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy and assumes the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The Staff Pharmacist supports accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, effective inventory management, regulatory compliance, and patient access to care. The role also coaches and supports pharmacy team members, maintains clinical and technical skills, and follows applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. This is a part-time position with anticipated weekly hours of 20.

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.
• Friendly, helpful customer service and team orientation; ability to understand and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and conveying detailed information accurately.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete the physical demands of the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, repetitive finger work, and stooping; close visual acuity; and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 20 pounds and frequent lifting or exertion of up to 10 pounds.

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.
• Oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap, coach pharmacy team members, follow up on performance, 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 and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through compassionate care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations 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 ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues as needed.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; support a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills through required trainings, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed