The Opportunity: Pharmacists dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to our customers, educate customers on health promotion, disease prevention, and the proper use of medicines, and sell non-prescription medicines as well as related goods in our Pharmacies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Provide and promote efficient and courteous patient counseling service to customers at all times.
- Follow Food City operating policies and procedures, including compliance with governmental laws.
- Maximize sales and profits by promoting customer satisfaction and achieving acceptable levels of gross margin.
- Direct the duties of department associates during the time the Pharmacy Manager is off.
- Provide pharmacy associates with training and development in required skills and areas of job responsibilities.
- Ensure associates motivation and enthusiasm is at positive level.
- Set an example of personal integrity, appearance and ethical business practices which provide a standard of conduct for all departmental associates.
- Fill prescriptions and evaluate prescriptions for completeness, accuracy, and legality.
- Check prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
- Maintain adequate patient information to ensure safety and appropriateness of prescriptions.
- Ensure prescription pricing follows established guidelines and procedures.
- Ensure inventory is maintained at appropriate levels; manage the merchandise ordering process and product selection in the pharmacy to maintain optimal Rx turns.
- Maintain a high level of inventory quality keeping a close inspection of returns and out-of-date product.
- Ensure compliance with corporate security and loss prevention policies and procedures.
- Ensure the accuracy and completion of all required paperwork and reports.
- Make, mix and compound prescriptions for the customer and give over-the-counter recommendations.
- Enforce and maintain all safety policies and procedures while being aware of possible safety hazards for associates and customers and eliminate potential hazards.
- Maintain a neat and clean work area and direct normal housekeeping duties.
- Operate cash register as necessary during pharmacy technician's breaks and lunches as necessary.
- Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:- Valid and active state-issued Pharmacist license
- Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA)
- Experience in a retail pharmacy environment, preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and electronically, as well as ability to follow instruction(s)
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
- Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours, in the typical work week, as well as extra time as needed to fulfill job duties through regular attendance
