Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•Kingman, AZ

22d

About The Position

CVS Health Staff Pharmacists help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-delivered clinical care where permitted. They support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and overseeing pharmacy operations, and may serve as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap or assume day-to-day duties when they are the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role includes coaching pharmacy team members, supporting accurate prescription fulfillment and positive patient experiences, managing inventory, maintaining regulatory compliance, and helping provide a safe, inclusive workplace. Staff Pharmacists are expected to remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and maintain relevant clinical and technical skills as the industry evolves.

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 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 customer service, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate prescription quantities and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; reach, stoop, perform repetitive finger movements, and handle items and equipment.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs., frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs., and consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to accurately convey and receive detailed spoken instructions.

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 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 the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Provide compassionate patient care, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolve insurance or medication issues; coach the pharmacy team to do the same.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Follow and coach inventory best practices, with particular attention to protecting cold chain products.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues as needed.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; support writing the pharmacy schedule if directed.
Maintain relevant 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, such as testing and prescribing where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies, including requirements for controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient 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.