Pharmacist

Weis Markets•Mifflintown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist ensures prescriptions are accurate and appropriate, provides healthcare counseling and customer service, supports clinical programs, and helps manage pharmacy operations. The role supervises pharmacy technicians and support staff, assists with their training and development, and assumes responsibility for the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. The pharmacist works with pharmacy and operations management to support department performance, inventory control, security, regulatory compliance, and customer trust and loyalty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS), doctoral degree (PHARM.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy.
Immunization Certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Complete Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance for prescriptions in accordance with applicable state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Support profitable business and prescription growth through recommended clinical programs, including immunizations and, when available, Medication Therapy Management (MTM).
Align performance objectives with the department’s seven measurable key metrics.
Work with the Pharmacy Manager to control inventory, track weekly sales, and order pharmaceutical stock as needed to meet customer demand and maximize profits.
Provide excellent customer service, assist with medical-related issues, and offer healthcare counseling.
Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff while on duty.
Assist the Pharmacy Manager in training, coaching, and managing pharmacy associates.
Assume management responsibility for the entire pharmacy when the Pharmacy Manager is absent.
Communicate with operations and pharmacy management to support pharmacy success.
Maintain appropriate pharmacy security and comply with federal and state laws and regulations.
Handle and resolve customer issues, complaints, and questions to build trust and loyalty.
Interact with physicians and use reference materials to obtain information about customers and prescriptions and resolve issues.
Help keep the Pharmacy department clean and orderly.
Assist the manager with ongoing training and development of department personnel to improve performance, support development, reduce turnover, and control labor costs.
Prioritize department tasks and ensure timely completion, including cycle counts, inventory management, and customer will-calls.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising performance; and resolving complaints.