Pharmacist

K-VA-T Food Stores•Crossville, TN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacist to provide patient care in its retail pharmacy. The role involves dispensing prescribed pharmaceuticals, counseling customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and providing recommendations for non-prescription medicines and related products. The Pharmacist also supports pharmacy operations, inventory, compliance, and associate training, and may direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off.

Requirements

Valid and active state-issued Pharmacist license.
Immunization certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Strong verbal and electronic communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and interact daily with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend onsite work during normal business hours in the 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and courteous patient counseling to customers.
Follow Food City operating policies and procedures, including applicable 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, and encourage their 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, and maintain adequate patient information to support safe and appropriate prescriptions.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels; manage merchandise ordering and product selection to support optimal prescription turns.
Monitor inventory quality, including returns and out-of-date products.
Follow corporate security and loss-prevention policies and procedures.
Ensure required paperwork and reports are accurate and complete.
Prepare, mix, and compound prescriptions and provide over-the-counter recommendations.
Enforce safety policies and procedures, identify potential hazards, and eliminate them where possible.
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.