Pharmacist (Floating)

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

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist dispenses prescribed pharmaceuticals, counsels customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sells non-prescription medicines and related goods in Food City pharmacies. The role also supports pharmacy operations by overseeing associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off, maintaining inventory and records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Valid, active state-issued Pharmacist license.
Immunization certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and interact regularly with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend onsite work during normal business hours in the typical work week, and work extra time as needed to fulfill job duties through regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and courteous patient counseling to customers.
Follow Food City operating policies and procedures, including compliance with governmental laws.
Promote customer satisfaction and achieve acceptable gross-margin levels to maximize sales and profits.
Direct department associates while the Pharmacy Manager is off.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities, and support their motivation and enthusiasm.
Model 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 the safety and appropriateness of prescriptions.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage ordering and product selection, and maintain optimal prescription turns.
Monitor inventory quality, including returns and out-of-date products.
Follow corporate security and loss-prevention policies and procedures.
Complete required paperwork and reports accurately.
Prepare, mix, and compound prescriptions, and provide over-the-counter recommendations.
Enforce safety policies and procedures, identify potential hazards, and eliminate them where possible.
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.