Pharmacist (Floating)

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Pikeville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist dispenses prescribed pharmaceuticals, counsels customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sells non-prescription medicines and related goods in Food City pharmacies. The role includes evaluating and filling prescriptions, maintaining accurate patient and prescription records, supporting pharmacy associates, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The pharmacist may direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away and perform additional duties as needed.

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.
Ability to 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and 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 away.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Promote associate motivation and enthusiasm.
Model personal integrity, professional 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 merchandise ordering, and select products to maintain 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Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.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 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.