Staff Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist – CVS Health

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. At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose‑driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate.

We do it all with heart, each and every day.

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.

• Live our purpose by helping to 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, strengthening performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow‑up.
• Assume 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 do the same.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, coaching the team to do the same, and proactively resolving insurance or medication issues.
• Proactively offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Manage pharmacy inventory by following best practices, focusing on cold chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and raise concerns to pharmacy leadership as needed.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs while supporting a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, pursuing opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Support access to care and improve patient outcomes through pharmacist‑delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services where permissible.
• Understand and comply with federal and state laws, professional standards, and CVS Health policies, including controlled substance dispensing and record‑keeping to protect patient privacy and a safe workplace.

• 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.
• Complete required training within designated timeframe.
• Attention and Focus:
  • Concentrate on tasks over extended periods.
  • Pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
  • Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to ensure patient safety.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation:
  • Proactively help people in a friendly manner.
  • Notice and respond appropriately to patient reactions.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Use verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues.
  • Practice active listening and ask appropriate questions.
• Mathematical Reasoning:
  • Use math to calculate doses, days’ supply, or additional bottles for prescriptions.
• Issue Resolution:
  • Identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
• Physical Demands:
  • Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods.
  • Lift, scan, and bag items; lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
  • Reach overhead, stretch or reach out with arms and/or legs.
  • Manipulate items with fingers primarily.
  • Use precise movements for machine adjustments.
  • Maintain visual acuity for fine tasks.
  • Communicate detailed information orally and understand spoken directions.
• Perform additional tasks…