Float Pharmacist

SpartanNash • Cannon Falls, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company serving customers through a global supply chain network, grocery stores, pharmacies, and fuel centers. The Float Pharmacist is responsible for the efficient, ethical, and lawful compounding and dispensing of prescription pharmaceuticals. The pharmacist advises customers on prescription and nonprescription medications, orders and maintains pharmaceutical stock, and oversees pharmacy technicians as needed. The position is based at 425 W. Main Street, Cannon Falls, Minnesota 55009, with travel requirements varying by assignment.

The role includes receiving and filling prescription and refill requests, dispensing medications accurately, counseling customers, managing pharmacy inventory and records, and ensuring products are handled and stored appropriately. The pharmacist may oversee technicians or interns, support clinical services, maintain pharmacy programs, and communicate concerns to the Pharmacy Manager. The role also requires maintaining knowledge of applicable regulations and pharmacy best practices, complying with federal and state requirements, and supporting company service and loyalty programs.

Compensation starts at $68.77 per hour, depending on experience. Full-time benefits include PTO, seven paid holidays, healthcare eligibility beginning the first of the month following hire, a 401(k) plan with employer match, employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave after six months. Part-time benefits include access to a 401(k) plan with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, and work-life resources; eligibility for paid holidays and additional benefits depends on working-hours requirements. Supplemental pay may be available if hours requirements are met and management approves. The employer cannot sponsor work visas for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a related field is 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, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership abilities and capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Complete required continuing education hours and maintain a pharmacy license in good standing.
• Working knowledge of perpetual inventory procedures.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy.
• Immunization certification.
• Bilingual skills, helpful depending 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.
• Counsel customers on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including use, dosage, interactions, side effects, and storage.
• Order and stock pharmacy products, check inventory, perform cycle counts, and maintain familiarity with department products.
• Review received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, and condition, and ensure products are stored appropriately.
• Handle outdated or damaged products according to established guidelines.
• Maintain pharmacy records, including customer profiles, insurance forms, pharmacy and point-of-sale records, inventories, control 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 that complies 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 service standards.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits include PTO and seven paid holidays.
• Healthcare eligibility for single and family coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave after six months.
• Part-time benefits include access to a 401(k) plan with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, and work-life resources.
• Paid holidays and additional benefits may be available to part-time associates based on working-hours requirements.
• Supplemental pay may be available if hours requirements are met and management approves.

What This Job Offers

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