Pharmacist (Floating)

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Calhoun, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, counsel customers on health promotion and disease prevention, explain proper medicine use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related goods in Food City pharmacies. The floating pharmacist may direct pharmacy associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away and help maintain pharmacy operations, patient safety, inventory, and customer service.

Requirements

Valid, active state-issued pharmacist license.
Immunization certification from an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and 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 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.
Follow Food City operating policies and procedures and comply with governmental laws.
Promote customer satisfaction and achieve acceptable gross-margin levels to maximize sales and profits.
Direct department associates while the Pharmacy Manager is away.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities, and encourage their motivation and enthusiasm.
Model personal integrity, professional appearance, and ethical business practices.
Fill prescriptions and assess them for completeness, accuracy, and legality.
Check prescriptions for correct contents and labeling.
Maintain sufficient 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 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Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.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.
Complete required paperwork and reports accurately.
Make, mix, and compound prescriptions, and provide over-the-counter recommendations.
Enforce safety policies, identify and eliminate potential hazards, and maintain a safe environment for associates and customers.
Keep the work area neat and clean and direct routine housekeeping.
Operate the cash register as needed during pharmacy technicians’ breaks and lunches.
Perform additional duties as assigned.