Pharmacist - Registered

Costco Wholesale Corporation • Seattle, WA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Dispensing prescription medications in a high volume pharmacy. Provides a high level of member service.

Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Dispenses prescription medications, measures and counts medication into appropriate containers.
• Labels prescriptions and applies appropriate warning stickers.
• Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone. Selects substitutions when necessary.
• Obtains patient medical history and maintains confidential computer records.
• Checks prescriptions and over the counter medications for drug interactions.
• Counsels customers on proper medication usage. Provides prompt and courteous customer service. Answers customer questions about over-the-counter medication and product location. Addresses other customer concerns including insurance issues. Preserves customer confidentiality.
• Assists in perpetual inventory of Schedule II to V controlled substances. Participates in twice yearly inventory of Department 92 and 93. Meets proper department production, record keeping, and product storage procedures and standards. Follows safety and security procedures.
• Assists with counter duties as necessary.
• Executes proper Central Fill and DUR functions.
• Delivers immunizations.
• Approves and submits orders for equipment and supplies. Orders products using a computer system. Coordinates proper maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.
• May be required to act as Pharmacist-in-Charge during part of shift, when Pharmacy Manager is not present: Acts as point of contact for regulatory, legal, third party insurance companies, and audit situations; monitors pharmacy to ensure complete legal compliance; supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

Benefits

• paid time off
• health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance
• health care reimbursement account
• dependent care assistance plan
• short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

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