District Support Pharmacist - Full Time

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 prioritise 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. Job Purpose and Summary 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 District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence within each pharmacy worked by acting as a role model for all, demonstrating genuine care and setting the bar for the pharmacy team. As a DSP, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modelling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. You will work within the district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL) to support our pharmacy teams. While working in stores throughout the district, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight and operation of the pharmacy and pharmacy team. Responsibilities Living our purpose by helping to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counselling and immunising practices Traveling the district to fill pharmacist shifts as scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator (DPC); overseeing the pharmacy and serving as the Pharmacy Manager's proxy during bench shifts without overlap Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfilment by following-and directing the pharmacy team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures and utilising the safety guardrails at every workstation Assumes Pharmacy Manager's day‑to‑day duties when serving as the only or the primary pharmacist‑on‑duty Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care and coaching the pharmacy team to do the same: demonstrating compassionate care, collaborating with the patient's total health‑care team and proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues Proactively offering and delivering immunisations to keep patients healthy; engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunise Supporting the effective management of pharmacy inventory in all pharmacies worked by following and guiding the pharmacy team to follow all inventory best practices, with a special focus on protecting cold chain products for our patients and our business Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive and engaging team dynamic Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves (including but not limited to company‑required training and CMEs); actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients Supporting access to care and helping to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services (e.g. COVID/Flu, hormonal contraception etc.) where permissible; empowers the pharmacy team to provide holistic care at every step in the patient care journey Understanding and complying with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards and ethical principles; complying with CVS Health policies and procedures to help support patient safety and complying with controlled substance dispensing and record‑keeping, to protect patient privacy and security, and to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues Required Qualifications Active Pharmacist Licence in the state where the Store is located Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list Essential Functions Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing as business needs require Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe Attention and Focus 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 Customer Service and Team Orientation Actively look for ways to help people, and do so 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 Utilise 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 Mathematical Reasoning 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 Problem Resolution Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced with multiple options Physical Demands 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 Preferred Qualifications 1‑2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical or customer service setting Our diverse work experience empowers colleagues for career success. In addition to skill and experience, we attract and retain colleagues whose beliefs and behaviours are in alignment with our core values of collaboration, innovation, caring, integrity and accountability. CVS Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value and are committed to the full spectrum of diversity in the workplace, including diversity based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability and protected Veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW and EEO IS THE LAW SUPPLEMENT. We provide reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance to apply for or perform this job, please contact Colleague Relations team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $60.00 – $73.00 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. Great benefits for great people 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. The benefits for this position include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programmes and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. We anticipate the application window for this opening to close on: 11/29/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr