Pharmacist

Weis Markets•Lock Haven, PA

15d

About The Position

The Pharmacist ensures prescriptions are filled accurately and appropriately, provides customer service and healthcare counseling, and supports profitable pharmacy operations and prescription growth through clinical programs. The role supervises pharmacy technicians and support staff, assists with training and development, and assumes management responsibility for the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. The Pharmacist also helps manage inventory, maintains department security and cleanliness, resolves customer and prescription issues, and complies 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

Perform Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance for prescriptions in accordance with state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Support profitable business and prescription growth through clinical programs, including appropriate immunizations and, when available, Medication Therapy Management (MTM).
Align performance objectives with the department’s seven measurable performance metrics.
Work with the Pharmacy Manager to control inventory, track weekly sales, and order pharmaceutical stock as needed.
Provide excellent customer service, address medical-related issues, and offer healthcare counseling.
Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and support staff while on duty.
Assist the Pharmacy Manager with training, coaching, and managing pharmacy associates.
Assume responsibility for managing the pharmacy in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence.
Communicate with operations and pharmacy management to support the success of the pharmacy.
Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department and comply with federal and state laws and regulations.
Resolve customer issues, complaints, and questions to build trust and loyalty.
Interact with physicians and use reference materials to obtain information and resolve issues involving customers and prescriptions.
Keep the Pharmacy department clean and orderly.
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.
Supervise pharmacy technicians, including interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising performance; and resolving complaints.