CVS in Target - Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Summerville, SC

1d • $60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a full-time Staff Pharmacist to help deliver safe, convenient, and compassionate care in a retail pharmacy located in Target. The Staff Pharmacist supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and managing pharmacy operations, and serves as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap. When the Staff Pharmacist is the only or primary pharmacist on duty, they assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties.

The role centers on improving patient health through accurate prescription dispensing, counseling, immunizations, clinical services, and positive patient interactions. The Staff Pharmacist supports compliant pharmacy operations, safe inventory practices, team development, and patient access to care. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and has 40 anticipated weekly hours.

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.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, helpful customer service skills 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 others full attention, understanding their points, asking questions as appropriate, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottles needed for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select 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; and adjust machines precisely.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, using a computer terminal, reading, 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.
• Ability to convey detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Ability to perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

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.
• Take direction from the Pharmacy Manager and oversee the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
• Coach pharmacy team members, follow up consistently on performance, strengthen pharmacy performance measures, 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 empathy, compassionate 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 to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL when needed.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain 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, including testing and prescribing where permitted, 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.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed