Relief Pharmacist

Meijer•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Meijer is hiring a full-time Relief Pharmacist to support pharmacies across a dedicated footprint and set driving radius in Louisville, Kentucky. The role focuses on patient-centered care, including counseling, medication management, immunizations, and other clinical services where permitted by state law. Relief Pharmacists collaborate with pharmacy teams and leadership, mentor technicians, and help maintain safe, compliant, and efficient pharmacy operations. The position offers balanced scheduling with a mix of opening and closing shifts and rotating weekends, supported by pharmacy technicians, pharmacist overlap, and centralized prescription processing. Meijer describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company committed to serving communities and providing opportunities for team members to grow. The pharmacy offers career advancement and leadership development, and supports community health through free select antibiotics, vitamins, and medications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Current pharmacist license.
Certified Immunization Pharmacist certification, except in Indiana.
Strong clinical judgment and patient counseling skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.
Working knowledge of pharmacy systems, policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and developing others.

Nice To Haves

Retail or community pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately review, verify, and dispense prescription medications.
Provide patient counseling, education, and medication management.
Build positive relationships with patients, healthcare providers, team members, and leadership.
Mentor, coach, and develop pharmacy technicians while promoting accountability and teamwork.
Lead pharmacy operations when the Pharmacist in Charge is absent.
Perform and oversee immunizations and other clinical services where permitted by state law.
Ensure compliance with Meijer policies and state and federal pharmacy regulations.
Prioritize workflow while maintaining safety, quality, and customer service standards.
Promote pharmacy initiatives, wellness programs, and clinical services that support community health.
Support continuous improvement and contribute to pharmacy growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.