Staff Pharmacist Jobs

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 complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, switch quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Ability to perform prescription-related mathematical calculations, including quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements and precise adjustments.
• 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 lbs., frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs., and consistently move objects using negligible force.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas verbally, convey detailed instructions accurately, 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 at other locations across the market as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunization practices.
• Take direction from the Pharmacy Manager and oversee the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap; coach and follow up with pharmacy team members, support pharmacy performance measures, and provide the manager with feedback about team performance 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 pharmacy workflow procedures and directing the team to use safety guardrails at every workstation.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathetic care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues; coach the team to provide compassionate care.
• Offer and deliver immunizations, and engage 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; escalate issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL for timely resolution as needed.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team, and write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required company trainings 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 permitted; empower the pharmacy team to provide holistic care throughout the patient journey.
• Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, privacy and security, and workplace safety and inclusion.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other 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
• CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program