Pharmacist

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Maynardville, TN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers, educate them about health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related goods. The role provides patient counseling and prescription services while supporting pharmacy operations, staff development, inventory management, safety, and compliance.

Requirements

Valid, 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 onsite work during normal business hours in the typical work week, with regular attendance and extra time as needed to fulfill job duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient, 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’ duties when the Pharmacy Manager is away.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Promote positive associate motivation and enthusiasm.
Model personal 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 support prescription safety and appropriateness.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels; manage merchandise ordering and product selection to support 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Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.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 safety policies and procedures, identify hazards affecting associates or customers, 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.