Pharmacist

Weis Markets • Lusby, MD

22d • $88,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Pharmacist ensures prescriptions are accurate and appropriate, provides customer service and healthcare counseling, supports clinical programs and pharmacy business growth, and helps manage inventory and department operations. The role supervises pharmacy technicians and support staff, assists the Pharmacy Manager with training and development, and assumes responsibility for the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. The Pharmacist also maintains pharmacy security and organization, follows applicable laws and regulations, and handles customer and prescription-related issues.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree, doctoral degree (Pharm.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy, as well as immunization certification through an accredited organization. The annual rate of pay starts at $88,000 and goes up to $145,000. Benefits and resources are available subject to position-specific eligibility and criteria.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS), Doctoral degree (Pharm.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy.
• Immunization certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of prescriptions through Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, in accordance with state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Support profitable business and prescription growth through clinical programs, including immunizations, Medication Therapy Management when available, and other identified programs.
• Align performance objectives with the department’s seven measurable key metrics.
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager with inventory control, track weekly sales, and order pharmaceutical stock as needed to meet customer demand and maximize profits.
• Provide customer service, assist with medical-related issues, and offer healthcare counseling.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff while on duty.
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager with training, coaching, and managing pharmacy associates.
• Assume management responsibility for the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Manager is absent.
• Communicate with operations and pharmacy management to support pharmacy success.
• Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department and comply with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Resolve customer issues, complaints, and questions to build trust and loyalty.
• Interact with physicians and use reference materials to obtain information and resolve issues concerning customers and prescriptions.
• Keep the Pharmacy department clean and orderly.
• Assist the manager with ongoing training and development of department personnel to improve performance, support development, reduce turnover, and control labor costs.
• Prioritize Pharmacy Department tasks and ensure timely completion, including cycle counts, inventory management, and customer will-calls.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities under company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising performance; and resolving complaints.

Benefits

• Minimum essential coverage (MEC) plan with 100% in-network coverage for preventive care services required by the ACA.
• Two supplemental medical plan options: Advantage and Elite.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Term life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary insurance options, including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Scholarship program.
• Associate discount programs.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Pet insurance.
• Purchasing power program.
• Paid time off and sick pay, subject to position-specific eligibility and criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time