Staff Pharmacist, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Philadelphia

Category:
Pharmacy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

60.00 - 74.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Staff Pharmacist position at CVS Health focused on transforming health care for customers, helping people navigate the health care system by improving access, lowering costs, and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Plays 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.

Job Responsibility:

Help to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices
Taking direction from the Pharmacy Manager and overseeing the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap
Strengthening pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up of pharmacy team members
Providing feedback about pharmacy team performance to the Pharmacy Manager as needed
Assuming Pharmacy Manager's day-to-day duties when serving as the only or the primary pharmacist-on-duty
Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures
Utilizing the safety guardrails at every workstation
Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care
Coaching the pharmacy team to demonstrate compassionate care
Collaborating with the patient's total healthcare team
Proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues
Proactively offering and delivering immunizations to keep patients healthy
Engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize
Supporting the effective management of pharmacy inventory by following and coaching the pharmacy team to follow all inventory best practices
Partnering with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure pharmacy operations are compliant with the appropriate state Board of Pharmacy regulations at all times
Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs
Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic
Supporting the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule if/as directed
Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves
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
Understanding and complying with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles

Requirements:

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
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
Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately
Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
Utilize 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
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
Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced with multiple options
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

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Wellness screenings
Tobacco cessation programs
Weight management programs
Confidential counseling
Financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 15, 2025

Expiration:
September 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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