Pharmacist

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•South Williamson, KY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, educate customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medicine use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related goods. The role provides patient counseling, fills and evaluates prescriptions, maintains patient and inventory records, and supports pharmacy operations. Pharmacists may direct department associates while the Pharmacy Manager is away and help train and develop pharmacy associates.

Requirements

Valid and active state-issued pharmacist license.
Immunization certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and interact with individuals at various levels on a daily basis.
Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours in the typical work week, with extra time as needed to fulfill job duties through regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and courteous patient counseling to customers and promote that service.
Follow Food City operating policies and procedures, including compliance with governmental laws.
Promote customer satisfaction and help achieve acceptable gross margin levels.
Direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Support 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 ordering, and select products to maintain optimal prescription turns.
Monitor inventory quality, including returns and out-of-date products.
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 and maintain safety policies, identify hazards, and eliminate potential hazards for associates and customers.
Maintain a neat and clean work area and direct routine housekeeping duties.
Operate the cash register as necessary during pharmacy technicians' breaks and lunches.
Perform additional duties as assigned.