Pharmacist (Floating)

K-VA-T Food Stores•Chatsworth, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, counsel customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related products in Food City pharmacies. The role also supports pharmacy operations, associates, inventory management, safety, and compliance. The pharmacist may direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off duty and perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

Valid, 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 regularly with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend onsite work during normal business hours in the typical work week and provide extra time as needed to fulfill job duties through regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient, courteous patient counseling to customers.
Follow Food City operating policies and procedures and comply 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 duty.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities, and support their motivation and enthusiasm.
Model personal integrity, appropriate appearance, and ethical business practices.
Fill prescriptions and evaluate them for completeness, accuracy, and legality; check 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 ordering and product selection to maintain optimal prescription turns.
Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.
Follow corporate security and loss-prevention policies and procedures.
Ensure required paperwork and reports are accurate and complete.
Make, mix, and compound prescriptions and provide over-the-counter recommendations.
Enforce safety policies and procedures, identify hazards, and eliminate potential risks to associates and customers.
Maintain a neat, 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.