Staff Pharmacist - FT

CVS Health • Katy, TX

2d • $60 - $76

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permissible. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and oversee pharmacy operations as the manager’s proxy during non-overlapping bench shifts or when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role emphasizes patient safety, compassionate care, accurate prescription fulfillment, regulatory compliance, and a positive, inclusive team environment.

Staff Pharmacists coach pharmacy colleagues, support immunization training, contribute to inventory management with attention to cold-chain products, and help resolve patient insurance or medication issues. They maintain clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education, comply with applicable laws and CVS Health policies, and remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours and regular, predictable attendance that includes nights and weekends.

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 complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate, switch tasks quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service, understand and respond appropriately to patients, and work as part of a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying or receiving detailed instructions.
• Ability to use mathematics for prescription calculations, including quantity and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger use, stooping, and close visual acuity.
• 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 the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap; coach and follow up with pharmacy team members, 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 pharmacy team to follow 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; coach the pharmacy team to do the same.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and engage and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Support effective pharmacy inventory management and coach the team in inventory 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 or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL as needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing 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; 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 substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace inclusion.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Provide friendly customer service, respond appropriately to patients’ reactions, communicate effectively, listen actively, apply mathematical reasoning to prescription calculations, and select appropriate actions to resolve challenging interactions.
• Perform the physical duties of the role, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and visually inspecting or transcribing information.
• 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
• Eligibility 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