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, shift between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying detailed instructions.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine prescription quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete the stated physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to communicate and receive detailed information orally.

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 the team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, 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 concerns for timely resolution.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, support an inclusive team dynamic, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed.
• Maintain 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, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and 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