Pharmacist, Healthcare

Job Purpose and Summary

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient, and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence within each pharmacy. In this role you will cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, support pharmacy operations, and act as a Pharmacy Manager’s proxy when needed.

• Travel the district to cover pharmacist shifts as scheduled.
• Oversee the pharmacy and serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts.
• Ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Assume day‑to‑day duties of the Pharmacy Manager when serving as the only or primary pharmacist‑on‑duty.
• Provide compassionate patient care, including counseling, immunizations, and collaborating with the patient’s healthcare team.
• Proactively offer and deliver immunizations; support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, focusing on cold‑chain products and best practices.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills through required training and continuing medical education.
• Deliver pharmacist‑delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services where permissible.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, professional standards, and CVS Health policies, including controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping.

• Active Pharmacist License in the state where the store is located.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list.

• Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within designated timeframe.
• Strong attention and focus to concentrate on multiple tasks.
• Use active listening and communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Use mathematical reasoning to prepare prescriptions and manage inventory.
• Resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions appropriately.
• Maintain physical abilities: standing, lifting up to 20 lbs, reaching, and using fingers and hands.

Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead; handle repetitive finger motions; lift up to 20 lbs; maintain visual acuity for detailed tasks.

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

Full‑time position eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, and wellness programs. Benefits details provided during the application process.

CVS Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value and are committed to the full spectrum of diversity in the workplace, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and veteran status. We proudly support military experience and spouses to apply. We comply with all EEO laws and provide reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities.