Staff Pharmacist - Full-time

CVS Health•Duluth, MN

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About The Position

At CVS Health, the Staff Pharmacist helps improve access to care, lower costs, and support patients through safe, compassionate pharmacy services. The role helps cultivate a culture of excellence and serves as a model for the pharmacy team. In partnership with the Pharmacy Manager, the Staff Pharmacist supports the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy and may oversee it as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap or assume day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The position supports safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling and immunization, clinical care and testing or prescribing services where permitted, pharmacy inventory management, regulatory compliance, and positive patient experiences. It also involves coaching and supporting pharmacy team members, maintaining clinical and technical skills, and adapting to scheduling and business needs. The role requires regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. 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. Eligible full-time colleagues receive 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.
Customer-service orientation, including a friendly approach and appropriate response to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; ability to listen actively and understand detailed spoken information and instructions.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and use fingers repetitively; and handle objects with precision.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs.; frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs.; consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately.

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 immunization 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 pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathetic 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.
Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with particular attention to protecting cold-chain products.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate 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, complete required training and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Provide pharmacist-delivered clinical care, such as testing and prescribing services where permissible, and empower the pharmacy team to support patients throughout their care journey.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, 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.