Pharmacist

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Chatsworth, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers, educate customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and the proper use of medicines, and sell non-prescription medicines and related goods in Food City Pharmacies. The role includes providing patient counseling, filling and evaluating prescriptions, maintaining patient and inventory records, supporting pharmacy associates, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Valid and active state-issued Pharmacist license.
Immunization certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills and the 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 on-site work during normal business hours in a typical work week, with extra time as needed to fulfill job duties, and maintain regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient and 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’ duties when the Pharmacy Manager is off.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Maintain associate motivation and enthusiasm.
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 prescription safety and appropriateness.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage merchandise ordering and product selection, and maintain optimal prescription turns.
Maintain inventory quality, including inspection of returns and out-of-date products.
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 and maintain safety policies, identify hazards, and eliminate potential hazards for associates and customers.
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.