Staff Pharmacist

Northeast Grocery • Town of Alden, NY

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About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist processes and fills prescriptions and is responsible for ordering, receiving, and stocking Pharmacy shelves while providing attentive and courteous customer service. The role supports the company’s vision of providing a friendly neighborhood store that saves customers time and money.

The pharmacist must follow applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and company policies for Pharmacy operations, safety, and sanitation. The role includes reviewing medications before dispensing, consulting with patients, maintaining controlled-substance security, managing supplies, supporting financial goals, and training pharmacy interns and technicians.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a State Licensed Pharmacist.
• Must have the education required to be a State Licensed Pharmacist.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow Federal, State, and Local regulations and company policies regarding Pharmacy operations, safety, and sanitation.
• Process customer orders while providing attentive and courteous customer service.
• Perform the final check on medications before dispensing them to customers.
• Receive telephone prescriptions and authorizations from prescribers’ offices.
• Consult with patients about prescribed medications and other health issues, and recommend over-the-counter medications.
• Work toward financial goals, including sales and gross-profit maximization and minimizing shrink and supply expenses.
• Process, prepare, and package prescriptions according to company policy.
• Train and develop pharmacy interns and technicians.
• Complete paperwork relating to the Pharmacy Department.
• Maintain security of controlled substances.
• Maintain adequate supplies and place orders when needed.
• Fill prescriptions, process orders, and accept payment.
• Minimize shrink through proper handling and storage of products.
• Order, receive, and stock Pharmacy shelves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree