Pharmacist

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

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacists at Food City dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, educate customers about health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related products. The role also supports pharmacy operations, associate training, inventory management, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The pharmacist provides patient counseling and prescription services while helping maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized pharmacy. When the Pharmacy Manager is away, the pharmacist directs department associates and supports the department’s day-to-day operations.

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 with individuals at various levels daily.
Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours in the typical work week, with regular attendance and extra time as needed to fulfill job duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy environment is preferred.

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 maximize sales and profits while achieving acceptable gross margins.
Direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Encourage associate motivation and enthusiasm.
Set an example of 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 support prescription safety and appropriateness.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels; manage merchandise ordering and product selection to maintain optimal prescription turns.
Monitor inventory quality, including returned and out-of-date products.
Comply with 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 and maintain safety policies and procedures, identify hazards, and eliminate potential hazards for associates and customers.
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.