Staff Pharmacist

Northeast Grocery•City of Norwich, NY

20d•$50 - $72

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies while preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and supporting patient care. The role includes counseling patients and medical providers, participating in patient-centered services, and supervising and training pharmacy personnel. The pharmacist also maintains an orderly workstation, completes required continuing education, contributes to financial goals, and maintains the security of controlled substances.

Requirements

Be a licensed and registered Pharmacist in good standing in the state of practice.
Have immunization certification or agree to complete it.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Submit to driver license monitoring.
Have a five-year Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
Have general knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing systems.
Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and electronically.
Have strong leadership skills and the ability to manage others.
Be able to assign, prioritize, and evaluate the work of others.
Be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and state laws, pharmacy regulations, and company policies.
Prepare and dispense prescription medications; maintain required records; ensure accurate third-party adjudication and patient charges; and manage inventory.
Counsel patients and medical providers about medications, including their use, dosage, interactions, and side effects.
Participate in patient-centered services, including immunization, MTM, and wellness programs.
Supervise personnel in the daily operation of the pharmacy department and ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies.
Guide and train pharmacy interns, technicians, and associates, and monitor their performance.
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized workstation.
Complete continuing education required by state law.
Work toward financial goals, including sales and gross profit maximization, and minimizing shrink and supply expense.
Maintain the security of controlled substances.