Pharmacist

K-VA-T Food Stores•Cleveland, TN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacist to dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, educate customers about health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related products. The Pharmacist provides patient counseling and prescription services while following company policies and applicable laws. The role also supports pharmacy operations by directing department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off, helping train and develop associates, and maintaining inventory, records, safety, and service standards. On-site work during normal business hours is required, with extra time as needed to fulfill job duties.

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 regularly with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend on-site 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.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and 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 when the Pharmacy Manager is off.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Encourage positive associate motivation and enthusiasm and model 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 prescriptions are safe and appropriate.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels; manage 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Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.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.
Ensure required paperwork and reports are accurate and complete.
Make, mix, and compound prescriptions and provide over-the-counter recommendations.
Enforce and maintain safety policies and procedures, identify hazards, and eliminate potential hazards.
Keep the work area neat and clean and direct routine housekeeping duties.
Operate the cash register as needed during pharmacy technician breaks and lunches.
Perform additional duties as assigned.