Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Hickory, NC

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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 model CVS Health’s values, demonstrate genuine care for patients and colleagues, and help cultivate a culture of pharmacy excellence. When serving as the primary pharmacist on duty, they may assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties and oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap. The role includes delivering safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunization, and pharmacist-provided clinical services where permitted. Staff Pharmacists help ensure accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, effective inventory management, regulatory compliance, patient privacy, and a safe and inclusive workplace. They must maintain relevant clinical and technical skills and remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs. This is a full-time position with anticipated weekly hours of 40. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour, and the position may also be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. The role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, 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.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying or receiving detailed information.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and prescription bottle needs.
• Ability to identify challenging 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 perform repetitive finger movements and precise machine adjustments.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using 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 immunization.
• Take direction from the Pharmacy Manager and oversee the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
• Support pharmacy performance measures through coaching and consistent follow-up with pharmacy team members, 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.
• 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 engage 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 as needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager with writing the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing where permissible.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements related to 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to 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