Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to support the management, oversight, and operation of a retail pharmacy and help deliver safe, compassionate patient care. The Staff Pharmacist supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap. When serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty, the Staff Pharmacist assumes the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties. The role includes safely dispensing prescriptions, counseling patients, providing immunizations and pharmacist-delivered clinical services where permitted, and helping patients resolve insurance or medication issues. The Staff Pharmacist supports pharmacy workflow, inventory management, regulatory compliance, team coaching, and positive patient experiences. They must maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training, and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, and CVS Health policies. This is a full-time position with 30 anticipated weekly hours. The listed typical pay range is $65.00–$81.00 per hour. The role is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, as well as a benefits package that includes 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 concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service and team orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills to perform prescription-related calculations.
Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds.
Ability to communicate detailed information accurately through spoken word and receive detailed oral information.

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 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 adherence to pharmacy 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.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with special attention to protecting cold chain products.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues as needed.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
Maintain clinical and technical skills through required trainings, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
Follow controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements and protect patient privacy and security.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.