Float Pharmacist

SpartanNash • Cannon Falls, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company with a global supply chain network that distributes grocery and household goods to customers across the United States. The Float Pharmacist is responsible for the efficient, ethical, and lawful compounding and dispensing of prescription pharmaceuticals; advising customers on prescription and nonprescription medications; maintaining pharmaceutical stock; and overseeing pharmacy technicians as needed. The role may provide clinical care services as assigned and supports pharmacy programs, including security measures, immunizations, and other clinical programs. The position is located at 425 W. Main Street, Cannon Falls, Minnesota 55009. Compensation starts at $68.77 per hour, depending on experience. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a related field required.
• Three years of experience in a pharmaceutical department.
• Pharmacy license in good standing in the state of operation.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, pharmacy laws, rules, and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Strong multitasking, organizational, attention-to-detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership ability and capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Working knowledge of perpetual inventory procedures.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, and standing and walking for extended periods.
• Maintain required continuing education and pharmacy license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy preferred.
• Immunization Certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills helpful based on the demographic region.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescription and refill requests from customers and clinics and fill them efficiently, accurately, professionally, and courteously.
• Dispense medications as prescribed and oversee accurate retrieval, counting, pouring, weighing, mixing, packaging, and labeling of products.
• Counsel customers on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including use, dosage, interactions, side effects, and storage.
• Order and stock prescription and over-the-counter products, check inventory, perform cycle counts, and maintain familiarity with department products.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, and condition; ensure products are stored appropriately and outdated or damaged products are handled according to established guidelines.
• Maintain pharmacy records, including customer profiles, insurance forms, pharmacy and point-of-sale records, inventories, and controlled-substance records and registries.
• Lead or oversee pharmacy technicians and interns as needed to support efficient and accurate service.
• Communicate potential concerns to the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked department and ensure compliance with Company standards.
• Maintain and implement pharmacy programs, including security measures, immunizations, and other clinical programs.
• Provide clinical care services as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends, and pharmacy best practices; recommend improvements to programs and processes and support legal compliance.
• Comply with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Understand and communicate Company service and loyalty programs and model high standards of customer service.
• Complete required continuing education and maintain a pharmacy license in good standing.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package for full-time team members, including PTO and seven paid holidays.
• Healthcare coverage for individuals and families is available beginning the first of the month following the date of hire.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave after six months.
• Part-time benefits include eligibility to participate in the 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, and work-life resources; eligibility for paid holidays and additional benefits depends on meeting working-hour requirements after hire.
• May be eligible for supplemental pay if hour requirements are met and management approves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level