Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Christiansburg, VA

10d•$60 - $76

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist helps deliver CVS Health’s purpose by providing safe, appropriate pharmacy care and supporting the operation and management of the pharmacy. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and may oversee the pharmacy 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 provides dispensing, counseling, immunization, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted. The position promotes safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, compliant pharmacy operations, effective inventory practices, and a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. The pharmacist maintains relevant clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education, and remains flexible to meet scheduling and business needs. This is a full-time role with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The role is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, in addition to the base pay range. Eligible full-time colleagues may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

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.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and quickly shift between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy to ensure patient safety.
Ability to provide friendly assistance, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying or receiving detailed information.
Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and close visual work.
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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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; coach and follow up with pharmacy team members to strengthen performance, and provide performance feedback to the 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 at every workstation.
Promote positive patient experiences through empathy and genuine care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues; coach the pharmacy team to do the same.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory effectively, follow and coach inventory best practices, and protect cold chain products.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations, escalating issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL for timely resolution as needed.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing education, and other learning opportunities.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, such as testing and prescribing services where permissible, and empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety and inclusion.
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.