Staff Pharmacist

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.

And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

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 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 without overlap, strengthening pharmacy performance through coaching and follow‑up.
• Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day‑to‑day duties when serving as the primary pharmacist‑on‑duty.
• Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and utilizing safety guardrails at every workstation.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, coaching the team in compassionate care and resolving insurance or medication issues.
• Proactively offer and deliver immunizations, engaging Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Support inventory management by coaching the pharmacy team on best practices, especially for cold‑chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, escalating concerns as needed.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, supporting the Pharmacy Manager in scheduling as directed.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, seeking opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Support access to care and improve patient outcomes through pharmacist‑delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services.
• Understand and comply with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles and CVS Health policies, especially regarding controlled substances, privacy and security.

• 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.
• Attention and Focus
  • Concentrate on tasks for extended periods.
  • Pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs.
  • Confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation
  • Actively look for ways to help people in a friendly manner.
  • Notice and understand patients' reactions and respond appropriately.
• Communication Skills
  • Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues.
  • Utilize active listening, giving full attention, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Mathematical Reasoning
  • Use math to solve problems such as determining total tablets, day's supply, or number of bottles needed.
• 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; reach overhead and stretch as needed.
  • Move fingers repetitively; perform precision adjustments on machines.
  • Stoop and lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally;…