Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Arlington, MA

19d • $60 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate prescription dispensing, counseling, immunization, and clinical care. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations, and may act as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts or assume day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role involves supporting accurate prescription fulfillment, patient safety, positive patient experiences, immunization services, and effective inventory management. Staff Pharmacists partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with state Board of Pharmacy requirements and other applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and company policies. They also coach and support pharmacy team members, help resolve patient and insurance issues, maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, and may provide pharmacist-delivered testing and prescribing services where permitted.

This is a full-time retail pharmacy position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, is required. The role requires extended periods of standing and mobility, handling and lifting items, close visual acuity, and communicating detailed information accurately. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour; the position may also be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Eligible full-time colleagues may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

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 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.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying or receiving detailed information.
• Mathematical ability to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended standing and mobility, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs., frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs., and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• 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 and follow up with pharmacy team members, support pharmacy performance measures, and provide performance 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 at every workstation.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathy and genuine care; collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams and proactively resolve 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 ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and 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, inclusive, and engaging team environment, 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 by providing pharmacist-delivered clinical care, such as testing and prescribing services, where permitted; encourage holistic care throughout the patient journey.
• Comply with applicable 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.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Use attention, focus, communication, customer service, mathematical reasoning, and issue-resolution skills to support patients and colleagues.
• Perform the physical and communication functions required for the role, including remaining upright for extended periods, handling items, close visual work, and accurately exchanging detailed information.
• Perform additional 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed