Pharmacist
About The Position
The Pharmacist is responsible for prescription accuracy and appropriateness, pharmacy operations, customer service, clinical programs, inventory support, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The role supervises pharmacy technicians and support staff, supports the Pharmacy Manager in training and developing associates, and assumes responsibility for the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. This position requires a bachelor’s degree, doctoral degree (Pharm.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy, as well as immunization certification through an accredited organization. The annual pay range starts at $88,000 and goes up to $145,000. A sign-on bonus may be available. Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility and position-specific criteria.
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 and compliance with applicable state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of prescriptions by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance in accordance with applicable state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Support business and prescription growth through recommended clinical programs, including appropriate immunizations, Medication Therapy Management when available, and other ongoing programs.
- Align performance objectives with the department’s seven measurable metrics and work with the Pharmacy Manager on inventory control, weekly sales tracking, and ordering pharmaceutical stock as needed.
- 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 with training, coaching, and managing pharmacy associates.
- Assume management responsibility for the entire pharmacy in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
- Communicate with operations and pharmacy management to support the success of the pharmacy.
- Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department and comply with all 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 Pharmacy 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.
Benefits
- A sign-on bonus may be available.
- Minimum essential coverage (MEC) plan with 100% in-network coverage for preventive care services required by the Affordable Care Act.
- Two supplemental medical plan options: Advantage and Elite.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Short-term disability.
- Term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Voluntary hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Scholarship program.
- Associate discount programs.
- Auto and home insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Pet insurance.
- Purchasing power program.
- Paid time off and sick pay, subject to eligibility and position-specific criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
