Pharmacist

K-VA-T Food Stores•Winchester, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals and provide patient care in a retail pharmacy. The role includes educating customers about health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, as well as recommending and selling non-prescription medicines and related products. Pharmacists promote courteous, efficient service and customer satisfaction while following company policies and applicable laws. The Pharmacist also directs department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away, supports their training and development, and helps maintain a positive and ethical work environment. The role oversees prescription accuracy and legality, patient information, pricing, inventory, security, required records, and pharmacy safety and cleanliness. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Valid and active state-issued Pharmacist license.
Immunization Certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and electronically and follow instructions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions and perform routine, repetitive tasks.
Ability to interact daily with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend onsite work during normal business hours in a typical work week, with extra time as needed to fulfill job duties through regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and courteous patient counseling to customers.
Follow Food City operating policies and procedures, including applicable governmental laws.
Promote customer satisfaction and help achieve acceptable sales, profit, and gross-margin levels.
Direct department associates when 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, and 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 support optimal prescription inventory turns.
Monitor inventory quality, including returns and out-of-date products.
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 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.