Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health • Cape Girardeau, MO

19d • $60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunization, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and managing pharmacy operations, and may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts or assume day-to-day duties as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

The role emphasizes safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, compassionate patient care, effective coaching and follow-up with pharmacy team members, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with patients’ broader healthcare teams. Staff Pharmacists maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

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 between tasks 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 for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Active listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding others’ points, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, and extend arms; perform repetitive finger movements; adjust machines precisely; stoop and bend; and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
• Ability to lift or exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently, and to consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas verbally, convey detailed instructions accurately, and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.

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 immunization.
• Take direction from the Pharmacy Manager and oversee the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap; coach pharmacy team members, follow up on performance, 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 and directing adherence to 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 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 to meet scheduling and business needs and support a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain 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 services, such as testing and prescribing where permissible, and encourage holistic care by the pharmacy team.
• 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 other 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’ and families’ well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

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