Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Suwanee, GA

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About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists support the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and are accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects of the pharmacy. They help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing practices, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. Staff Pharmacists may oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. They help cultivate a culture of excellence, safety, compassionate care, and positive patient experiences while following applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethics, and CVS Health policies. The role is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours and regular, predictable attendance that includes nights and weekends. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour; the role may also be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. The position is eligible for benefits, 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 quickly pivot between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to understand and appropriately respond to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurate communication of detailed instructions.
• Ability to use mathematical reasoning to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill a prescription.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, mobility, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, close visual acuity, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
• Ability to exchange spoken information accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to work at 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 and follow up with pharmacy team members to support 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 and genuine 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 special attention to protecting cold-chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain 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, inclusive, and engaging team, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• 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 care, such as testing and prescribing services where permissible, and empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources based on eligibility
• Potential eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

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