STAFF PHARMACIST - HUNTSVILLE, AL
About The Position
The Staff Pharmacist is accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within applicable state and federal laws and company policies. The role manages and maximizes the pharmacy department’s financial performance by monitoring its budget, limiting unauthorized overtime, training and developing pharmacy staff, providing excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, controlling inventory, and implementing or participating in company-approved clinical services. The pharmacist is expected to demonstrate the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position performs the duties of a registered pharmacist and serves as a role model for the pharmacy team. It directs pharmacy operations and workflow, supports sales and clinical initiatives, ensures legal and corporate compliance, and supervises and coaches direct reports. Independent travel may be required to support business needs. The essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy.
- At least 2 years of related retail experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Pharmacy license in good standing.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Participation in clinical programs following company-sponsored training.
- Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s).
- Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management.
Responsibilities
- Perform staff pharmacist functions and act as a role model for the pharmacy team; handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce wait times.
- Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other initiatives developed by the division pharmacy department.
- Perform the duties required of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow legal and company requirements.
- Direct the pharmacy team in meeting warehouse utilization goals, avoiding unnecessary overstock, reducing fill-on-arrival prescriptions, and following ordering and inventory record-keeping procedures.
- Comply with corporate controlled-substance operating procedures.
- Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and resolve third-party problems, rejections, and audits promptly.
- Schedule pharmacy staff to control or avoid unnecessary labor costs.
- Maintain pharmacy records required by state and federal laws and company policies.
- Direct the pharmacy to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory, and sales goals.
- Conduct effective detailing visits to local physicians and other community targets.
- Promote, implement, and participate in public health initiatives and disease-state management services.
- Travel independently as needed to support business needs.
- Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide direct feedback.
- Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
- Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
- Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
- Access to training programs and diverse career pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
