Staff Pharmacist Full Time

CVS Health; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health in Old Saybrook, Connecticut is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations and ensure patient safety. As a pharmacist, you'll lead the team, manage patient care, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include an active pharmacy license and immunization certification. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $60.00 - $76.00 hourly along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy License in the state of employment.
• Not on the DEA Excluded Parties List.
• Immunization Certification through an accredited organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacy Manager in managing pharmacy operations.
• Accountable for patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop Pharmacy Technician support staff.

Skills

Active Pharmacy License

Immunization Certification

Patient Safety

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree

Job description

Position Summary

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.

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 have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition to supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing your Pharmacy Technician support staff, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy. This includes:

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Safety
• Pharmacy Professional Practice
• Regulatory Requirements
• Quality Assurance
• Customer Service
• Personnel Management
• Inventory Management
• Financial Profitability
• Loss Prevention
• Workflow Management

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead with Heart – display empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers and colleagues.
• Motivate, inspire and develop your Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments that maximize strengths, address development opportunities and close knowledge gaps.
• Identify critical business opportunities and contribute to meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve performance.
• Successfully implement solutions by leading your team to achieve specified goals.
• Adapt to change and adjust plans to thrive in a dynamic community healthcare setting.
• Seek new ways to grow, collaborate with others and deliver better outcomes.
• Align others around purpose to gain support and commitment.
• Actively contribute to a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm and pride.
• Apply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitors.

Required Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy License in the state in which you are employed.
• Not on the DEA Excluded Parties List.
• Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (e.g., APhA).
• No pending felony charges or convictions for criminal offenses involving controlled substances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $60.00 - $76.00. This 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.

Great Benefits For Great People

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 include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, 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 will close on: 08/26/2026.

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