Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Brick, NJ

14d•$60 - $76•Onsite

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 all aspects of the pharmacy. The role delivers safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and clinical services, while modeling CVS Health’s values and providing genuine, compassionate care to patients. The Staff Pharmacist may oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts and assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The position supports pharmacy performance, safe prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a safe and inclusive team environment. The role requires schedule flexibility, ongoing clinical and technical learning, and regular, predictable attendance including nights and weekends.

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 complete required training within the designated timeframe.
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 customer service, awareness of patient reactions, and appropriate responses.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues.
Active listening skills, including giving others full attention, understanding their points, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach and stoop; perform repetitive finger and precision tasks; and complete work requiring close visual acuity.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs., frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs., and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Ability to accurately express and exchange detailed information verbally and receive detailed oral information.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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 pharmacy team members, follow up consistently on performance, and provide 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 pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Provide compassionate patient service, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolve 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 maintain compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues as needed.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and support the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule when 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 where permissible.
Comply with federal and state 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.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Provide friendly assistance to patients, recognize and respond appropriately to their reactions, and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
Use mathematical reasoning to determine prescription quantities and supplies.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Perform the physical tasks required for the role, including mobility, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, and close visual work.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.