Pharmacist

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc) • East Ridge, TN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, educate customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related products. The role provides patient counseling and prescription services while supporting pharmacy operations, customer satisfaction, inventory management, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

The Pharmacist may direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away and help train and develop pharmacy associates. The position requires on-site attendance during normal business hours in the typical work week, with additional time as needed to fulfill job duties.

Requirements

• Valid and active state-issued Pharmacist license.
• Immunization certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
• Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and interact with individuals at various levels on a daily basis.
• Ability to attend work onsite during normal business hours in the typical work week, with additional time as needed to fulfill job duties through regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide and promote efficient, courteous patient counseling to customers.
• Follow Food City operating policies and procedures, including compliance with governmental laws.
• Promote customer satisfaction and achieve acceptable gross-margin levels to maximize sales and profits.
• Direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off.
• Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
• Encourage positive motivation and enthusiasm among associates.
• Model personal integrity, appropriate appearance, and ethical business practices.
• Fill prescriptions and evaluate them for completeness, accuracy, and legality.
• Check prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
• Maintain adequate patient information to support the safety and appropriateness of prescriptions.
• Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage merchandise ordering and product selection, and support optimal prescription turns.
• Monitor inventory quality, including returns and out-of-date products.
• Ensure compliance with corporate security and loss-prevention policies and procedures.
• Ensure required paperwork and reports are accurate and complete.
• Make, mix, and compound prescriptions; provide over-the-counter recommendations.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures, identify potential hazards, and eliminate them.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area and direct routine housekeeping duties.
• Operate the cash register as needed during pharmacy technicians’ breaks and lunches.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Weekly paychecks
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Medical plan with wellness benefits
• Dental plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Associate offers
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed