Staff Pharmacist - Part-time

CVS Health • Grand Rapids, MN

14d • $60 - $76 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunization. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and oversee pharmacy operations, including serving as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assuming day-to-day duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role focuses on accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, immunization and clinical care, effective inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive team environment. Staff Pharmacists maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing education, and follow applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies.

Requirements

• Active Pharmacist License in the state where the store is located.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Not 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.
• Friendly, helpful customer service skills and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities, days’ supply, and quantities of bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended periods upright, lifting and moving items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to communicate detailed information accurately by spoken word and receive detailed information orally.

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 team members, follow up on performance, 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 pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues; coach the pharmacy team to provide compassionate care.
• 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 state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and CMEs, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permissible; empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed