Pharmacist

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Albertville, AL

19d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, educate customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medicine use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related goods in the pharmacy. The role provides patient counseling, evaluates and fills prescriptions, supports pharmacy operations, and helps maintain a safe, compliant, and customer-focused environment. Pharmacists may direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away and provide associates with training and development.

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 regularly with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend onsite work during normal business hours in the typical work week, with regular attendance and additional time as needed to fulfill job duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient, courteous patient counseling to customers.
Follow Food City operating policies and procedures, including compliance with governmental laws.
Promote customer satisfaction and help achieve acceptable gross margin and sales goals.
Direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away.
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 ensure prescription safety and appropriateness.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage ordering and product selection, and support optimal prescription turns.
Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.
Follow 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 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.