Pharmacist - Full-time Floater

Publix•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

As a Publix Pharmacy Associate, the Floating Pharmacist works in a patient-centric pharmacy environment offering clinical services such as immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM). The role supports pharmacy operations across assigned locations and contributes to customer wellness, pharmacy performance, and the development of associates. The pharmacist may also have career-development opportunities in retail management, specialty pharmacy, out-patient hospital pharmacy, or corporate and centralized pharmacy operations. The Floating Pharmacist serves as pharmacist-on-duty, supporting each pharmacy’s success by executing strategy, setting priorities, motivating staff, and providing excellent service to patients. The position requires a flexible work-week schedule to meet customer needs and includes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a graduate of a school of pharmacy.
Hold and maintain an unrestricted state pharmacist license.
Upon hire and thereafter, have no active suspensions, sanctions, or other restrictions related to participation in a private, federal, or state health insurance program.
Not have received an unacceptable result on a company-sponsored drug test within the last three years.
Be an immunizing pharmacist meeting state requirements, or be scheduled to become an immunizer in the next set of training classes.
Have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Be able to interpret and understand instructions and solve problems.
Have numerical and financial aptitude and knowledge of retail merchandising and inventory control.

Responsibilities

Execute pharmacy strategy and support the success of each assigned pharmacy as pharmacist-on-duty.
Set priorities, execute daily tasks, support the team, and build rapport with customers and associates.
Provide pharmacy service to patients and empower staff to deliver value and service through counseling, personalized relationships, customer loyalty, and pharmacist-led clinical services.
Inspire teams to do the right thing, gain buy-in, and empower team members to be accountable.
Promote new pharmacy initiatives at assigned locations.
Manage team performance, including prescription promised times, by assigning tasks so complex operational activities are completed efficiently and on time.
Use best practices to make sound business decisions while covering as pharmacist-on-duty.
Serve as an expert on the pharmacy technology system and its use for routine and complex prescription processing.
Mentor others on Publix pharmacy best practices to maximize sales, minimize shrink, and meet customer needs, including use of auto refill and Sync Your Refills programs.
Advance pharmacy clinical initiatives, including MTM and immunizations.
Maintain a flexible work-week schedule to meet customer needs and perform other duties as assigned.