Pharmacist (Floating)

K-VA-T Food Stores•Calhoun, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, educate customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medicine use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related goods in Food City pharmacies. The role provides patient counseling, fills and evaluates prescriptions, supports pharmacy operations and inventory management, and helps direct, train, and motivate pharmacy associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off. Pharmacists are expected to follow company procedures and applicable laws, maintain safety and security standards, and provide courteous service to customers.

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 daily with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours in the typical work week, and work extra 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’ duties while the Pharmacy Manager is off.
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 prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
Maintain adequate patient information to ensure prescription safety and appropriateness.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels; manage merchandise 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Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.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.
Complete required paperwork and reports accurately.
Make, mix, and compound prescriptions and 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.