Part Time Pharmacist

SpartanNash•Kentwood, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for efficiently, ethically, and lawfully compounding and dispensing prescription pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacist advises customers on the use and storage of prescription and nonprescription drugs, orders and maintains pharmaceutical stock, and oversees pharmacy technicians as needed. The role receives and fills prescription and refill requests, dispenses medications, and ensures accurate preparation, packaging, and labeling. It provides counseling on prescription and over-the-counter medications, maintains inventory and pharmacy records, reviews incoming orders, and handles outdated or damaged products according to established guidelines. The Pharmacist may oversee pharmacy technicians and interns, communicate concerns to the Pharmacy Manager, maintain a clean and compliant department, and implement pharmacy programs such as security measures, immunizations, and other clinical programs. Clinical care services may also be assigned. The Pharmacist keeps current with legal regulations, industry trends, and pharmacy best practices; complies with applicable federal and state regulations; and supports company service and loyalty programs. Physical demands may include frequently lifting or moving up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, and frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and turning. The work environment is a typical retail store, with varied temperatures, possible exposure to outside weather, and low-to-moderate noise. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a related field required.
Three years of experience in a pharmaceutical department.
Pharmacy license in good standing in the state of operation.
Strong knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, pharmacy laws, rules, and guidelines.
Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
Strong multitasking, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Leadership abilities and capability to work in a hands-on environment.
Successfully complete required continuing education hours and maintain a pharmacy license in good standing.
Working knowledge of perpetual inventory procedures.
Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy preferred.
Immunization Certification preferred.
Bilingual skills helpful based on the demographic region.

Responsibilities

Receive prescription and refill requests from customers and clinics and fill them efficiently, accurately, professionally, and courteously.
Dispense prescribed medications and oversee accurate retrieval, counting, pouring, weighing, mixing, packaging, and labeling.
Counsel customers on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including use, dosage, interactions, side effects, and storage.
Order and stock pharmaceutical products, check inventory, perform cycle counts, and maintain familiarity with department products.
Review received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, and condition, and ensure products are stored appropriately.
Handle outdated and damaged products according to established guidelines.
Maintain pharmacy records, including customer profiles, insurance forms, pharmacy and POS systems, inventories, and controlled-substance records and registries.
Lead or oversee pharmacy technicians and interns as needed to ensure efficient and accurate service.
Communicate potential concerns to the Pharmacy Manager.
Maintain a clean, well-stocked department that complies with company standards.
Maintain and implement pharmacy programs, including security measures, immunizations, and other clinical programs.
Provide clinical care services as assigned.
Maintain knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends, and pharmacy best practices; recommend program and process improvements and support legal compliance.
Comply with applicable federal and state regulations.
Understand and communicate company service and loyalty programs and model high standards of customer service.
Complete required continuing education and maintain a pharmacy license in good standing.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.