Pharmacist

Weis Markets•Lusby, MD

1d•$88,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Pharmacist ensures prescriptions are accurate and appropriate, provides healthcare counseling and customer service, and supports clinical programs such as immunizations and Medication Therapy Management when available. The role contributes to pharmacy business and script growth, helps manage inventory and department performance, and maintains compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Pharmacist supervises pharmacy technicians and support staff while on duty, assists the Pharmacy Manager with training and associate development, and assumes responsibility for the pharmacy in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence. The position also involves communicating with pharmacy and operations management, interacting with physicians, resolving customer concerns, maintaining pharmacy security and cleanliness, and ensuring department tasks are completed in a timely manner. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, Doctor of Pharmacy degree, or equivalent in Pharmacy, plus immunization certification through an accredited organization. Annual pay starts at $88,000 and goes up to $145,000. Benefits and resources are available subject to position-specific eligibility and criteria.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy.
Immunization Certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of prescriptions through Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance in compliance with state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Support profitable business and script growth by recommending clinical programs, including immunizations and, when available, Medication Therapy Management.
Align performance objectives with measurable department metrics and assist the Pharmacy Manager with inventory control, weekly sales tracking, and ordering pharmaceutical stock as needed.
Provide customer service, healthcare counseling, and assistance with medical-related issues.
Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff while on duty.
Assist the Pharmacy Manager with training, coaching, and managing pharmacy associates.
Assume management responsibility for the pharmacy in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence.
Communicate with operations and pharmacy management to support pharmacy success.
Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department and comply with federal and state laws and regulations.
Handle and resolve customer issues, complaints, and questions to build trust and loyalty.
Interact with physicians and use reference materials to obtain information about customers and prescriptions and resolve issues.
Help maintain a clean and orderly Pharmacy department.
Assist the manager with ongoing training and development of department personnel to improve performance, support development, reduce turnover, and control labor costs.
Prioritize and complete Pharmacy Department tasks promptly, including cycle counts, inventory management, and customer will-calls.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising performance; and resolving complaints.

Benefits

Minimum essential coverage (MEC) plan with 100% in-network coverage for preventive care services required by the Affordable Care Act.
Two supplemental medical plan options: Advantage and Elite.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Term life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary insurance options, including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Scholarship program.
Associate discount programs.
Auto and home insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Pet insurance.
Purchasing power program.
Paid time off and sick pay, subject to position-specific eligibility and criteria.