Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health•Dallas, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

At CVS Health, Staff Pharmacists help improve patient health and deliver safe, appropriate pharmacy care. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and are accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of pharmacy activities. When working without overlap with the Pharmacy Manager, they oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy and assume day-to-day duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes dispensing, counseling, immunizing, supporting clinical services where permitted, and ensuring pharmacy operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and company policies. Staff Pharmacists promote compassionate patient experiences, coach colleagues, support safe prescription fulfillment and inventory practices, and help improve pharmacy performance. They maintain clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education, remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace.

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.
Customer service and team orientation, including the ability to identify ways to help people, respond appropriately to patients, and work collaboratively.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, such as quantity and days’ supply.
Issue-resolution skills and the ability to choose an appropriate course of action in challenging interactions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, mobility, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
Ability to accurately express or exchange detailed spoken information and receive detailed 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.
Support pharmacy performance through effective coaching and consistent follow-up with pharmacy team members, 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.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, 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.
Support pharmacy inventory management and coach the team on inventory best practices, especially cold-chain product protection.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues or concerns when needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if 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 care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to 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.