Pharmacist

SpartanNash • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist is responsible for the efficient, ethical, and lawful compounding and dispensing of prescription pharmaceuticals. The role advises customers on the use and storage of prescription and nonprescription drugs, orders and maintains pharmaceutical stock, and oversees pharmacy technicians as needed. The Pharmacist may also provide clinical care services as assigned.

The position is based at 2755 Lake MI Drive, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504. Travel requirements vary by assignment. The employee works in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and exposure to outside weather conditions; noise is usually low to moderate. The position requires extended periods of standing and walking and may involve frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and turning, as well as lifting or moving up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a related field is required.
• Three years of experience in a pharmaceutical department.
• Pharmacy license in good standing in the state of operation.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, pharmacy laws, rules, and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Strong multitasking, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership abilities and capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Successfully complete required continuing education hours and maintain a pharmacy license in good standing.
• Working knowledge of perpetual inventory procedures.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy.
• Immunization Certification.
• Bilingual skills helpful based on demographic region.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescription and refill requests from customers and/or clinics and fill them efficiently, accurately, professionally, and courteously.
• Dispense medications as prescribed and oversee accurate retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, mixing, packaging, and labeling of products.
• Counsel customers on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including their use, dosage, interactions, side effects, and storage.
• Order and stock pharmacy items, check inventory, perform cycle counts, and maintain familiarity with department products.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, and condition, and ensure products are stored appropriately.
• Handle outdated or damaged products according to established guidelines.
• Maintain pharmacy records, including customer profiles, insurance forms, pharmacy record/POS systems, inventories, control records, and registries for items such as poisons, narcotics, and controlled substances.
• Lead or oversee pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacy interns as needed to ensure efficient and accurate service.
• Communicate potential concerns to the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked department and ensure it complies with Company standards.
• Maintain and implement pharmacy programs, including security measures, immunizations, and other clinical programs.
• Provide clinical care services as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends, and pharmacy best practices; recommend improvements to programs and processes and support company legal compliance.
• Comply with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Understand and communicate Company service and loyalty programs and model high service standards to support a customer-oriented store.
• Complete required continuing education and maintain a pharmacy license in good standing.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level