Pharmacist

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

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, educate customers about health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related products. The role provides patient counseling, evaluates and fills prescriptions, and supports safe and compliant pharmacy operations. The Pharmacist may direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away, provide associate training and development, and help maintain a positive and professional work environment. The position also involves inventory management, prescription pricing, required documentation, safety and loss-prevention compliance, and routine pharmacy housekeeping. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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.
Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks and interact with individuals at various levels on a daily basis.
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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient, courteous patient counseling to customers.
Follow Food City operating policies and procedures, including applicable governmental laws.
Promote customer satisfaction and help achieve acceptable gross margin levels.
Direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Encourage 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 ordering and product selection, and support optimal prescription turns.
Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.
Follow corporate security and loss-prevention policies and procedures.
Complete required paperwork and reports accurately.
Make, mix, and compound prescriptions, and provide over-the-counter recommendations.
Enforce safety policies and procedures, identify hazards, and eliminate potential hazards.
Maintain a neat and clean work area and direct routine housekeeping duties.
Operate the cash register as needed during pharmacy technician breaks and lunches.
Perform additional duties as assigned.