Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•Edina, MN

17h

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 permissible. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations, and may serve as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap or assume day-to-day duties when the primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes coaching team members, supporting safe prescription fulfillment and positive patient experiences, maintaining inventory practices, protecting cold-chain products, and helping ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and company policies. Staff Pharmacists maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing education, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs. The role is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour, with eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. The position is eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not listed 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.
Customer-service and team-orientation skills, including identifying ways to help people, recognizing patient reactions, and responding appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening and conveying and receiving detailed information accurately.
Mathematical reasoning skills to perform prescription-related calculations, such as quantities and days’ supply.
Issue-resolution skills, including selecting an appropriate response when faced with challenging interactions and multiple options.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including standing and mobility for extended periods; lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, close visual work, and occasional lifting or exertion up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work 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 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 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 according to best practices, with particular attention to cold-chain products.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate concerns for timely resolution.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes by providing pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing where permissible, and empower the team to provide holistic care.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and 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.