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About the Role

At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs, and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day. Our Staff Pharmacists play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence in their pharmacy by acting as a role model for all, demonstrating genuine care, and setting the bar for the pharmacy team. As a Staff Pharmacist, you play a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition to supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
Oversee pharmacy operations during shifts as the Pharmacy Manager's proxy, strengthening performance measures through coaching and feedback.
Assume day-to-day duties of the Pharmacy Manager when serving as the primary pharmacist-on-duty.
Ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by adhering to and directing the team on workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Contribute to positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and coaching the team to do the same.
Proactively offer and deliver immunizations, engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Support effective management of pharmacy inventory by following and coaching the team on inventory best practices, with a focus on cold chain products.
Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure pharmacy operations comply with state Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills as the industry evolves, including company-required trainings and CMEs.
Support access to care and improve patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services like testing and prescribing.
Understand and comply with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles.
Comply with CVS Health policies and procedures to support patient safety.
Comply with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements.
Protect patient privacy and security.
Maintain a safe and inclusive workplace for colleagues.
Be flexible for scheduling and business needs, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Write the pharmacy schedule if directed by the Pharmacy Manager.

Requirements

Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day’s supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced with multiple options
Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
Lift, scan, and bag items
Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs. and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force
Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs. and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force
Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager

Skills

Dispensing
Counseling
Immunizing
Pharmacy workflow procedures
Patient interaction
Inventory management
Regulatory compliance
Clinical skills
Technical skills
Testing
Prescribing services
Controlled substance dispensing
Recordkeeping
Attention and Focus
Customer Service
Team Orientation
Communication Skills
Mathematical Reasoning
Issue Resolution
Physical Demands

Location

In-state

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

1-2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$60.00 - $76.00 per hour

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

About the Company

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience.
At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do.
Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.