Staff Pharmacist

About CVS Health

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.

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. Supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team, you are accountable for the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy.

• 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 during bench shifts, including coaching team members and providing performance feedback.
• Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day‑to‑day duties when serving as the primary pharmacist‑on‑duty.
• Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails at every workstation.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy, collaborating with the patient’s healthcare team, and proactively resolving insurance or medication issues.
• Proactively offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, focusing on protecting cold‑chain products and following inventory best practices.
• Ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, escalating issues as needed.
• Be flexible with scheduling and business needs, and support the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule when directed.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, completing required trainings and CMEs, and seek 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 all federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles; comply with CVS Health policies, controlled substance dispensing and record‑keeping, and maintain patient privacy and a safe workplace.

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

• 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.

• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to concentrate on tasks, and effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Customer service focus and flexibility to meet patient and business needs.
• Mathematical reasoning to calculate medication doses and supplies.
• Issue resolution skills to handle challenging interactions.
• Physical demands: basic lifting and repetitive finger movements; see full description for details.

30 hours per week

Full time

$65.00 – $81.00 per hour (includes base pay and eligibility for bonus, commission or incentive programs)

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost wellness programs, tobacco cessation, weight management, confidential counseling, and financial coaching.
• Paid time off, flexible schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, and retiree medical access.

The application window for this opening will close on: 02/13/2026.

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