Pharmacist

K-VA-T Food Stores•Maynardville, TN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, counsel customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and recommend non-prescription medicines and related products. The role supports patient care while helping the pharmacy operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The Pharmacist provides patient counseling, fills and evaluates prescriptions, checks their contents and labeling, maintains patient information, and ensures prescription pricing follows established procedures. The role also oversees pharmacy associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away, supports their training and development, and helps maintain a positive and professional department. Additional responsibilities include managing inventory and ordering, maintaining records and reports, enforcing safety and security practices, keeping the work area clean, and operating the cash register when needed.

Requirements

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

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.
Set an example of personal integrity, 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 the safety and appropriateness of prescriptions.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and manage merchandise ordering and product selection to support optimal prescription turns.
Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.
Ensure compliance with 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 and maintain safety policies, identify potential hazards, and eliminate them.
Maintain a neat, clean work area and direct normal housekeeping duties.
Operate the cash register as needed during pharmacy technicians’ breaks and lunches.
Perform additional duties as assigned.