CA Distict Support Pharmacist

CVS Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a District Support Pharmacist in San Jose, CA. This role involves managing pharmacy operations, ensuring patient safety, and providing high-quality care. The ideal candidate will possess an active pharmacist license and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist License in the state of employment.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve patient health through safe dispensing and counseling.
• Travel to fill pharmacist shifts and oversee pharmacy operations.
• Support prescription fulfillment and resolve medication issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem resolution

Education

Active Pharmacist License

Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Job description

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

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, modeling 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 include but are not limited to:

• Living our purpose by helping to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing 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 fulfillment by following—and directing the pharmacy team to follow—pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing the safety guardrails at every workstation
• Assuming Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist-on-duty
• Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, coaching the pharmacy team, and proactively resolving insurance and medication issues
• Proactively offering and delivering immunizations and supporting Pharmacy Technicians in immunization procedures
• Supporting pharmacy inventory management, focusing on protecting cold chain products and following all inventory best practices
• Remaining flexible for scheduling and business needs, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment
• Maintaining clinical and technical skills, seeking opportunities for knowledge expansion, and supporting clinical services such as testing and prescribing where permissible
• Understanding and complying with all relevant laws, regulations, and CVS policies to ensure patient safety and a secure, respectful workplace

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist License in the state of employment
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list

Essential Functions

• Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support staffing needs
• Regular attendance, including nights and weekends
• Ability to complete required training within designated timeframes
• Attention to detail, communication skills, problem resolution, physical ability to perform job duties, and other essential skills as detailed in the original description

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings

CVS Health is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We support and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including military experience, and provide accommodations as needed.