Night Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Plymouth, MA

19d•$60 - $76

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 the pharmacy. The pharmacist serves as a role model, demonstrates genuine care, and helps cultivate a culture of excellence, safety, and quality. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, the Staff Pharmacist assumes 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 safe and appropriate prescription dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The Staff Pharmacist supports accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and the development and performance of pharmacy team members. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The stated typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, in addition to a benefits package that includes 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).
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.
Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying or receiving detailed information.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and bend; perform repetitive finger movements and precise machine adjustments; and maintain close visual acuity for tasks such as transcription, computer use, and inspection of small parts.
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; frequently lift up to 10 lbs. or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; consistently move objects using negligible force.

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 coaching, follow-up, and 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 team to follow pharmacy 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 engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory by following and coaching inventory best practices, with particular attention to protecting cold chain products.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations; escalate issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services where permissible; 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, privacy, 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.