Pharmacist

K-VA-T Food Stores•Maryville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals and counsel customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and the proper use of medicines. The role also includes recommending non-prescription medicines and related products. The Pharmacist helps maintain efficient, courteous patient service and compliance with operating policies and applicable laws, and directs pharmacy associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off duty. The position involves prescription review and preparation, inventory and paperwork management, safety and housekeeping, and supporting associate training and development.

Requirements

Valid and active state-issued Pharmacist license.
Immunization Certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Strong verbal and electronic communication skills and the 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 on-site work during normal business hours in a typical work week, with additional time as needed to fulfill job duties, and maintain regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient, courteous patient counseling service to customers.
Follow Food City operating policies and procedures, including compliance with 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 associates’ 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 prescriptions are safe and appropriate.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage ordering and product selection, and maintain optimal prescription turns.
Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.
Ensure compliance with 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 and maintain safety policies, identify hazards, and eliminate potential hazards 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.