Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Portage, MI

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to support and oversee pharmacy operations while delivering safe, compassionate, and effective care to patients. The Staff Pharmacist supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and is accountable for management, oversight, and operation of pharmacy activities. During bench shifts without overlap, the Staff Pharmacist oversees the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy and assumes the manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling and immunizations, clinical services where permissible, inventory management, regulatory compliance, team coaching, and support for positive patient experiences. The Staff Pharmacist must maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training, and remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs. This full-time position has anticipated hours of 40 per week and a typical pay range of $60.00–$76.00 per hour. It is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program and 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, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and conveying detailed information accurately.
Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription dispensing calculations.
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 perform repetitive finger and hand movements; adjust machines precisely; and perform 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 using negligible force.
Ability to 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 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 measures, and provide feedback to the Pharmacy Manager.
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 pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails, and directing the team to do the same.
Provide empathetic patient care, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, proactively resolve insurance or medication issues, and coach the pharmacy team to deliver compassionate care.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with special attention to protecting cold-chain products.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate concerns as needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
Maintain clinical and technical skills through required training, CMEs, and other learning opportunities.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient privacy, 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.