ca staff pharmacist

CVS Health•Chico, CA

1d•$65 - $81

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist helps deliver CVS Health’s purpose by providing safe, appropriate pharmacy services and compassionate patient care. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and managing pharmacy operations, and may act 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 supports accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunizations, clinical services, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and positive patient experiences. The role also helps coach pharmacy team members, maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace.

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, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate prescription quantities and days’ supply.
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 equipment precisely.
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 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Ability to communicate detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information orally.
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.
Support pharmacy performance measures through 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.
Provide empathetic, compassionate patient care; collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams and proactively resolve 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 ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate concerns for timely resolution.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, support a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and write 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, including testing and prescribing where permissible.
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.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.