Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to lead pharmacy operations, ensuring patient safety and quality care. This role involves managing pharmacy staff, overseeing compliance, and enhancing customer service. Join a team committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes.

Benefits

Affordable medical plans

401(k) with matching

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy License in the state of employment.
• Immunization Certification through an accredited organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects within the pharmacy including patient safety and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and motivate Pharmacy Technician Support Staff.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Financial Profitability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm.D. degree

Job description

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.

Summary:

Health is everything. At CVS Health, colleagues are committed to increasing access, lowering costs, and improving quality of care. Millions of times a day, we help people on their path to better health—from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions.

As a Staff Pharmacist, you play a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. You will support the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing your Pharmacy Technician Support Staff, and be responsible for overseeing all aspects within your pharmacy, including:

1. Patient Safety
2. Pharmacy Professional Practice
3. Regulatory Requirements
4. Quality Assurance
5. Customer Service
6. Personnel Management
7. Inventory Management
8. Financial Profitability
9. Loss Prevention
10. Workflow Management

A key component of the Staff Pharmacist role is ensuring customer and patient health through the adoption and management of patient care programs. Additionally, you will:

1. Lead with Heart — display empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
2. Motivate, inspire, and develop your Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments that maximize colleagues' strengths, address development opportunities, and decrease knowledge gaps.
3. Identify critical business opportunities and contribute to developing meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve performance.
4. Implement solutions effectively by leading your team to achieve goals.
5. Adapt to change and adjust plans to thrive in a dynamic community healthcare setting.
6. Seek new ways to grow, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes.
7. Align others around purpose to gain support and commitment.
8. Contribute actively to a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
9. Apply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitors.

The above summarizes the functions of a Staff Pharmacist. Additional functions and physical requirements are available on the full job description.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Active Pharmacy License in the state of employment
• Not on the DEA Excluded Parties List
• Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (e.g., APhA)
• No pending felony charges or convictions involving controlled substances
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree

Additional Details:

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $60.00 - $74.00 per hour

This pay range is the base hourly or annual salary for positions within this job grade. Actual offers depend on experience, education, location, and other factors. The role may include bonuses, commissions, or incentives.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Affordable medical plans, 401(k) with matching, and stock purchase plans
• No-cost wellness programs, counseling, and financial coaching
• Flexible work schedules, paid time off, family leave, dependent care resources, tuition assistance, and more

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

Application deadline: 06/11/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with laws. CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with provisions for accommodations.