Pharmacist Full Time | Pharmacy

CVS Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Other resources

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a District Support Pharmacist to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps across multiple stores in the district. You will support pharmacy operations, ensure accurate prescription fulfillment, and step in for the Pharmacy Manager when needed.

You will actively participate in pharmacist-led clinical care services, immunizations, and collaboration with the broader healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.

Responsibilities

• Travel within the district to fill pharmacist shifts as scheduled.
• Support safe prescription fulfillment by following procedures and guarding safety at all workstations.
• Act as Pharmacy Manager's proxy during bench shifts when needed.
• Coach the pharmacy team to provide compassionate patient care and resolve insurance issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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 prioritize 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.

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.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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*
• 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 healthcare team, and 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 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*
• 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.) empowers the pharmacy team to provide holistic care at every step in the patient care journey*

Additional Requirements and Expectations

• 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*
• Customer Service and Team Orientation:
  • Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner*
  • 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
  • * picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
  • * Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
  • * 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. 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 provide reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The typical pay range for this role is:$This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources
• Based on eligibility

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 programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/31/2026

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