Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • 17539 - Georgia CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., GA

1d • $60 - $76

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist at CVS Health supports the safe and effective operation of a retail pharmacy and helps improve patient health through dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and may oversee pharmacy operations as the 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 Staff Pharmacist helps ensure accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, compliant pharmacy operations, effective inventory management, and a safe and inclusive team environment. The role also coaches and supports pharmacy colleagues, responds to patient and business needs, maintains relevant clinical and technical skills, and complies with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies. The position is full-time, with 35 anticipated weekly hours.

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 quickly pivot between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to notice and appropriately respond to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding points made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting inappropriately.
• Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and prescription bottle needs.
• 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.
• Ability to adjust machines precisely and perform close-visual-acuity 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 requiring negligible force.
• Ability to accurately convey detailed spoken instructions and 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.
• 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 workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, compassionate 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 by following and coaching the team on inventory best practices, especially cold-chain product protection.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues or concerns when needed.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete company-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.
• Understand and comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
• Follow controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements, protect patient privacy and security, and help maintain a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and 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, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed