Pharmacist

K-VA-T Food Stores•Paintsville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, counsel customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and recommend or sell non-prescription medicines and related products. The Pharmacist provides patient care while following company procedures and applicable laws, supports pharmacy associates, and helps maintain the pharmacy’s inventory, records, safety, and customer service standards. The role may include additional duties as needed.

Requirements

Valid and active state-issued Pharmacist license.
Immunization Certification through an accredited organization, such as APhA.
Strong verbal and electronic communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks and interact daily with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours in a typical work week, with extra time as needed to fulfill job duties, and maintain 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 help achieve acceptable gross margin and sales goals.
Direct pharmacy associates’ duties when the Pharmacy Manager is off.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Encourage associate 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 ensure prescription safety and appropriateness.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and manage merchandise ordering and product selection to support optimal prescription turns.
Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.
Follow 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 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.
Operate the cash register as needed during pharmacy technicians’ breaks and lunches.
Perform additional duties as assigned.