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.
As a Central Fill 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. CVS Central Fill pharmacies manage, fulfill, and ship prescriptions to retail stores in a closed-door setting. These pharmacies fulfill 10k-40k prescriptions per week utilizing multiple retail systems that are specialized for Central Fill operations. The Central Fill Staff Pharmacist’s primary responsibility is accurate and efficient verification of Central Fill prescriptions following production. In addition, Staff Pharmacists may assist the Lead Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager in delegating, prioritizing, and maintaining the overall operation of the pharmacy when needed.
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Additionally, you will:
Lead with Heart – display empathy and compassion for your store and field leadership in retail, as well as with the colleagues on your teamMotivate, inspire and develop your Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments that maximize colleagues’ strengths, address development opportunities and decrease knowledge gapsIdentify critical business opportunities and contribute to the development of meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve performance in your pharmacySuccessfully implement those solutions by leading your team to achieve specified goalsAdapt to change and adjust plans to thrive in a dynamic environmentSeek new ways to grow, collaborate with others and deliver better outcomesAlign others around purpose to gain support and commitmentActively contribute to a ‘team’ culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm and prideApply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitorsEssential Qualifications and Functions:
Ability to perform under pressure, adapt to changing dynamics, and find solutions that satisfy multiple “customers” of the businessAbility to complete verification with accuracyAbility to work efficiently to meet productivity goalsAbility to effectively make clinical decisionsAbility to utilize prescription processing software and basic functions of Outlook, Excel, and WordStrong time management skillsStrong personal integrity and judgment, evidenced by a track record of managing highly-sensitive or highly-visible business mattersStrong communication skills in both formal and informal writing and speechStrong ability to build fast, credible relationships with leader, peers and teamDemonstrated growth mindset and willingness to learn and accept feedbackProven track record of high performanceAbility to stand during the entirety of shifts lasting 8+ hoursManual dexterity of both hands and wristsLift up to 30 lbsAny additional tasks as required by the supervisor or managerAbility to maintain regular and reliable attendanceFlexible availability to work various shift timesActive Pharmacy License in the state in which you are employedNot on the DEA Excluded Parties ListImmunization Certification through an accredited organization (e.g., APhA)No pending felony charges or convictions for criminal offenses involving controlled substancesBachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degreeWillingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed to support multi-state business operationsTravel- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time, based on needs of the businessAttention and Focus: The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distractedCommunication Skills: 1) Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagues, 2) Actively 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 timesMathematical Reasoning: The ability to use math to solve a problem, such as calculating day’s supply of a prescriptionProblem Resolution: 1) Is able to judge when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; recognizing there is a problem, 2) Choosing the best course of action when faced with a complex situation with several available optionsVisual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small partsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of timeMoving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for moving from one work area to anotherPicking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or armExtending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionBending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waistStooping to a considerable degree and requiring full use of the lower extremities and back musclesExpressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accuratelyPerceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communicationOccasional lifting of up to 30 lbs; exerting up to 30 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendanceAbility to stand during the entirety of shifts lasting 8+ hoursManual dexterity of both hands and wristsPreferred Qualifications:
Prior Central Fill or retail pharmacy experienceAnticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60.00 - $74.00This 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.
Our people fuel our future. 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.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/14/2026Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.