Pharmacist

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Huntsville, AL

19d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, educate customers about health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related products. The role provides patient counseling, fills and evaluates prescriptions, supports pharmacy operations and inventory, and helps train and direct pharmacy associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away. Food City is a privately held, family-owned regional grocery company that describes its mission as running the best store in town. The company emphasizes patient care, community involvement, associate ownership through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and flexible schedules. The position requires on-site work during normal business hours in a typical work week, with extra time as needed.

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.
Ability to 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 through 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 applicable governmental laws.
Promote customer satisfaction and achieve acceptable gross-margin levels to support sales and profits.
Direct department associates’ duties when the Pharmacy Manager is away.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Encourage associate motivation and enthusiasm.
Model personal integrity, professional 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 and manage pharmacy merchandise ordering and product selection to support optimal prescription turns.
Monitor inventory quality, including returns and out-of-date products.
Ensure compliance with corporate security and loss-prevention policies and procedures.
Complete required paperwork and reports accurately.
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.