Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health•Milledgeville, GA

23d

About The Position

At CVS Health, Staff Pharmacists help improve patient health and make care more accessible, affordable, and compassionate. They model company values, demonstrate genuine care, and help establish a culture of safety and quality within the pharmacy. The role supports the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team and managing pharmacy operations. During bench shifts without overlap, the Staff Pharmacist may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy and assume day-to-day duties when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The position delivers safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and pharmacist-provided clinical services where permitted. It includes supporting accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, inventory practices, regulatory compliance, team coaching, and patient privacy and safety. The Staff Pharmacist must maintain clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing education, and remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs. This is a full-time position with 32 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $60.00–$76.00 per hour. The position may be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. 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 concentrate on tasks and quickly shift between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service and team orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ needs and reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and conveying detailed instructions accurately.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to complete the physical demands of the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, and close visual work.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds.

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 pharmacy team members, follow up consistently on 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 adherence to pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences through compassionate 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 particular attention to protecting cold chain products.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues or concerns as needed.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule if directed.
Maintain clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing education, and other learning opportunities.
Provide pharmacist-delivered clinical care, such as testing and prescribing services where permissible, and empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, 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 other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.