Pharmacist - Full-time Floater

Publix•Decatur, GA

21d

About The Position

As a Publix Pharmacy Associate, the Pharmacist works in a patient-centric environment offering clinical services such as immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM). The Floating Pharmacist supports the success of pharmacies at assigned locations, serving as pharmacist-on-duty and, in the absence of the pharmacist-in-charge, using best practices to make sound business decisions. The role provides pharmacy services to patients, supports and mentors pharmacy teams, and advances clinical initiatives. The work week must remain flexible to meet customer needs, with other duties assigned as needed. Publix describes opportunities for career growth into areas such as retail management, specialty pharmacy, out-patient hospital pharmacy, and corporate or centralized pharmacy operations.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Graduate of a school of pharmacy.
Hold and maintain an unrestricted state pharmacist license.
Have no 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.
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 pharmacy’s success by executing strategy and motivating and inspiring staff as pharmacist-on-duty.
Set priorities to maximize contribution, execute daily tasks, support the team, and build rapport with customers and associates.
Provide high-quality pharmacy service, including counseling, personalized relationships, customer loyalty, pharmacist-led clinical services, and preventative care.
Encourage teams to do the right thing, gain buy-in, and take accountability.
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 when 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 pharmacy best practices to maximize sales, minimize shrink, and meet customer needs, including use of auto refill and Sync Your Refills programs.
Advance clinical initiatives, including Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and immunizations.
Maintain a flexible work-week schedule to meet customer needs and perform other assigned duties.