Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health • Wilmington, DE

21d • $60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists support the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team and help manage, oversee, and operate all aspects of the pharmacy. They deliver safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and clinical care while cultivating a culture of excellence, compassion, and patient safety. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, the Staff Pharmacist assumes the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties and may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts.

The role includes supporting accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, inventory management, regulatory compliance, pharmacy performance, and access to care. Staff Pharmacists collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, resolve insurance and medication issues, coach pharmacy colleagues, and maintain relevant clinical and technical skills as the industry evolves. They must comply with applicable laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies.

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.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying and receiving detailed information.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain upright and mobile for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach and stretch; perform repetitive finger movements; manipulate items and machines precisely; stoop and bend; and maintain close visual acuity.
• Ability to lift or exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently, and consistently move objects using negligible force.

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 through effective 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 pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through 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 state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues or concerns as needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• 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 services, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
• Comply with applicable federal and state 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 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 supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed