Pharmacist

Weis Markets•Macungie, PA

19d

About The Position

The Pharmacist ensures prescriptions are accurate and appropriate, provides customer service and healthcare counseling, supports clinical programs and business growth, and helps manage pharmacy operations. The role supervises pharmacy technicians and support staff, assists the Pharmacy Manager with training and personnel development, and assumes responsibility for the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. The Pharmacist also helps maintain inventory, security, cleanliness, and timely completion of department tasks while complying with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS), doctoral degree (PHARM.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy.
Immunization certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.

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 recommended clinical programs, including immunizations and, when available, Medication Therapy Management.
Align performance objectives with the department’s seven measurable key metrics.
Help control inventory by tracking weekly sales and ordering pharmaceutical stock as needed.
Assist customers with medical-related issues and provide 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 pharmacy department security and comply with federal and state laws and regulations.
Handle and resolve customer issues, complaints, and questions to build trust and loyalty.
Interact with physicians and consult reference materials to obtain information about customers and prescriptions and resolve issues.
Help maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department.
Assist 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.