Pharmacist

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

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, educate customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related pharmacy products. They provide patient counseling, fill and review prescriptions for completeness, accuracy, and legality, and support safe, compliant pharmacy operations. The role also includes directing and developing department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off, maintaining inventory and records, and helping meet customer satisfaction and business goals.

Requirements

Valid and active state-issued Pharmacist license.
Immunization certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and interact daily with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend work onsite during normal business hours in a typical work week, with extra time as needed to fulfill job duties through 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 governmental laws.
Promote customer satisfaction and achieve acceptable gross-margin levels to maximize sales and profits.
Direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Encourage 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 product selection to maintain optimal prescription turns.
Monitor inventory quality, including returns and out-of-date products.
Comply with corporate security and loss-prevention policies and procedures.
Ensure required paperwork and reports are accurate and complete.
Prepare, mix, and compound prescriptions and provide over-the-counter recommendations.
Enforce safety policies and procedures, identify potential hazards, and eliminate them.
Maintain a neat and clean work area and direct routine housekeeping duties.
Operate the cash register as needed during pharmacy technicians’ breaks and lunches.
Perform additional duties as assigned.