Pharmacist

K-VA-T Food Stores•Pikeville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Food City Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacist to dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, educate customers about health promotion, disease prevention, and proper medication use, and sell non-prescription medicines and related pharmacy goods. The Pharmacist provides patient counseling, ensures prescriptions are accurate and legally compliant, and supports safe and effective pharmacy operations. The role may also direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is away, train and develop pharmacy associates, and support inventory, customer service, and store procedures.

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

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 applicable governmental laws.
Promote customer satisfaction and help achieve acceptable gross margins.
Direct department associates when the Pharmacy Manager is off.
Train and develop pharmacy associates in required skills and job responsibilities.
Encourage positive 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 support prescription safety and appropriateness.
Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage ordering and product selection, and 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Inspect returns and out-of-date products to maintain inventory quality.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.
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.