Pharmacist - Full-time Floater

Publix•Bluffton, SC

About The Position

As a Publix Pharmacy Associate, the Floating Pharmacist works in a patient-centric environment offering clinical services such as immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM). The pharmacist supports the success of assigned pharmacies by serving as pharmacist-on-duty, motivating and inspiring staff, and providing high-quality pharmacy service to patients. The role may cover in the absence of the pharmacist-in-charge and requires a flexible work-week schedule to meet customer needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be a graduate of a school of pharmacy.
Must have and maintain an unrestricted state pharmacist license.
Must not have active suspensions, sanctions, or other restrictions related to participation in a private, federal, or state health insurance program upon hire and thereafter.
Must not have received an unacceptable result on a company-sponsored drug test within the last three years.
Must be an immunizing pharmacist meeting state requirements, or be scheduled to become an immunizer in the next set of training classes.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interpret and understand instructions and solve problems.
Numerical and financial aptitude and knowledge of retail merchandising and inventory control.

Responsibilities

Support each assigned pharmacy’s success by executing strategy, motivating and inspiring staff as pharmacist-on-duty, setting priorities, completing daily tasks, supporting the team, and building rapport with customers and associates.
Provide high-quality pharmacy service, including counseling patients, building personalized relationships, promoting customer loyalty, and offering pharmacist-led clinical services.
Empower staff to provide value and service and to improve patients’ health, wellness, and preventative care through available Publix services.
Inspire teams to make sound decisions, gain buy-in, and be accountable.
Promote new pharmacy initiatives at assigned locations.
Manage team performance, including prescription promised times, by assigning tasks so complex operational activities are completed efficiently and on time.
Use best practices to make sound business decisions while covering as pharmacist-on-duty in the absence of the pharmacist-in-charge.
Serve as an expert on the pharmacy technology system and its use for routine and complex prescription processing.
Mentor others on Publix pharmacy best practices to maximize sales, minimize shrink, and meet customer needs, including use of auto refill and Sync Your Refills programs.
Advance pharmacy clinical initiatives, including Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and immunizations.
Maintain a flexible work-week schedule to meet customer needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.