Pharmacist

SpartanNash • Rockford, IL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company serving customers through distribution, wholesale, retail, pharmacies, and fuel centers. The Pharmacist is responsible for the efficient, ethical, and lawful compounding and dispensing of prescription pharmaceuticals; advising customers on prescription and nonprescription drugs; maintaining pharmaceutical stock; and overseeing pharmacy technicians as needed. The role is based at 201 Marcell Dr NE, Rockford, Michigan 49341.

The Pharmacist receives and fills prescription and refill requests accurately and courteously, dispenses medications, and counsels customers on medication use, dosage, interactions, side effects, and storage. The position manages pharmacy inventory and records, checks received orders and product conditions, and ensures outdated or damaged products are handled according to guidelines. It also oversees pharmacy technicians or interns as needed, communicates potential concerns to the Pharmacy Manager, maintains department standards, and implements pharmacy programs such as security measures, immunizations, and other clinical services. The Pharmacist stays current with applicable laws, regulations, industry trends, and best practices; supports legal compliance and customer service; and may perform additional assigned responsibilities or clinical care services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a related field required.
• Three years of experience in a pharmaceutical department.
• Pharmacy License in good standing in the state of operation.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, pharmacy laws, rules, and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills.
• Strong multitasking, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership abilities and capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Successfully complete required continuing education hours and maintain a Pharmacy License in good standing.
• Working knowledge of perpetual inventory procedures.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy preferred.
• Immunization Certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills helpful based on demographic region.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescription and refill requests from customers and/or clinics, and fill them efficiently, accurately, professionally, and courteously.
• Dispense medications as prescribed and oversee accurate retrieval, counting, pouring, weighing, mixing, packaging, and labeling of products.
• Counsel customers on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including use, dosage, interactions, side effects, and storage.
• Order and stock pharmacy products, check inventory, perform cycle counts, and maintain familiarity with department products.
• Review received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, and condition, and ensure products are stored appropriately.
• Handle outdated or damaged products according to established guidelines.
• Maintain pharmacy records, including customer profiles, insurance forms, pharmacy record/POS systems, inventories, control records, and registries for poisons, narcotics, and controlled substances.
• Lead or oversee pharmacy technicians and/or interns as needed to ensure efficient and accurate service.
• Communicate potential concerns to the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked department and ensure compliance with Company standards.
• Maintain and implement pharmacy programs, including security measures, immunizations, and other clinical programs.
• Provide clinical care services as assigned, when applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends, and pharmacy best practices; recommend improvements to programs and processes and support legal compliance.
• Comply with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Understand and communicate Company service and loyalty programs and model high standards of customer-oriented service.
• Complete required continuing education and maintain a Pharmacy License in good standing.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level