Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•Camden, AL

21d•$60 - $76

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist at CVS Health helps improve patient health and deliver safe, compassionate care in a retail pharmacy. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and managing pharmacy operations, and serves as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap or when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The Staff Pharmacist oversees safe prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunizations, inventory practices, and compliance with applicable laws and professional standards. The role also supports patient access and outcomes through clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permitted. The pharmacist helps coach team members, resolve patient and insurance issues, maintain clinical skills, and contribute to a safe, inclusive workplace. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours, including regular and predictable attendance at night and on weekends.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Not listed on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues; ability to listen actively and accurately convey or receive detailed information.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities to dispense and prescription days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including extended periods upright, lifting and reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training on time.

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 immunizing practices.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations.
Act as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assume day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Coach pharmacy team members, follow up on performance, and provide the Pharmacy Manager feedback about team performance as needed.
Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing adherence to 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 issues as needed.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, 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 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 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 the physical and communication functions necessary for the role and complete other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.