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 travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing needs.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly 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 accurately conveying detailed spoken instructions.
• Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, such as determining quantities, days’ supply, and bottles needed.
• Problem-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, 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 using negligible force.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and accurately express or exchange ideas.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.

Responsibilities

• Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
• Travel within the district to cover pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator.
• Oversee pharmacy operations and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support effective pharmacy inventory management and guide teams in following inventory best practices, particularly for cold chain products.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes by providing pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
• Empower pharmacy teams to provide holistic care throughout the patient care journey.
• Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures.
• Follow requirements for patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• 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