Pharmacist Jobs in Brooklyn, IL

About The Position

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 verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
• Ability to use math to determine quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including extended periods of standing or mobility; lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and close visual work.
• 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 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.
• Oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap, coaching team members and following up on pharmacy performance measures.
• 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 workflows and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through compassionate care, collaboration with patients’ health care 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 ensure compliance with applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate issues when needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
• Support patient access and outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substances, patient privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• 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 based on eligibility
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program