Float Pharmacist

Lewis Drug Stores; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA options

Employee discount

Retirement savings (401k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Short term disability

Life insurance

HSA

Logowear discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A regional pharmacy chain in South Dakota is seeking a Float Pharmacist to provide exceptional customer service and manage essential pharmacy functions. This entry-level position requires a degree in pharmacy and a valid pharmacy license. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, maintaining compliance with medical regulations, and supporting the pharmacy team. Candidates should excel in communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Competitive benefits include medical care, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in pharmacy required.
• Must have and maintain a current pharmacy license.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service.
• Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications.
• Maintain workflow in the pharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Maintain productive workflow in the pharmacy when the Chief Pharmacist is off duty.
• Authorize and approve associate purchases in the pharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Represent Lewis positively to patients and communities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pharmacist.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

College degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy

Current pharmacist license

Job description

Float Pharmacist – Lewis Drug Stores

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Position: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Pharmacist.

Location: Eastern/Southeastern South Dakota with potential to work in Iowa and Minnesota. Willing to consider full-time or part-time availability.

Summary: Professional level job requiring a graduate degree in pharmacy and licensure as a pharmacist. This is a float position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service to all patients in the pharmacy and customers throughout the store
• Learn Lewis Drug policies and procedures and perform them daily
• Establish and maintain good relationships with physicians and other healthcare providers
• Works in a retail, healthcare or closed door setting, compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and practices
• Responsible for maintaining a productive work flow in the pharmacy department when Chief Pharmacist is not on duty
• Authorizes and approves associate purchases in the pharmacy
• Makes sure that all functions of the pharmacy comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Promote Lewis initiatives and represent Lewis in a positive manner to our patients and communities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pharmacist

Additional Requirements

• Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound, independent judgment, initiative and a high standard of ethics
• Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
• Work effectively as part of a team to support the entire pharmacy, as well as individually
• Possess good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Learn new software systems and type (data entry) accurately and efficiently
• Dependable in attendance and job performance
• Possess the initiative to plan for and complete daily activities in coordination with other pharmacy team members

Education, Experience, and Licensure

• College degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
• Must have and maintain a current license from the Board of Pharmacy of state(s) of practice

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move quickly from one workstation to another
• Work with full range of hands, wrists, and arms (i.e. Ability to pick up and pinch small items with fingers, and seize, hold, grasp or turn objects with hands)
• Constantly positions self or moves about the pharmacy to access product and supplies from varying height levels
• Ability to lift/move items up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction
• Must have depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision
• Must have ability to communicate verbally with staff and patients
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced setting (filling scripts, answering phones, waiting on patients, etc.)

Benefits (Full-time Employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, LPFSA options
• Voluntary options: life, long-term disability, life/long-term care hybrid, cancer, critical illness, accident, identity theft protection
• Employee discount
• Retirement savings (401k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid volunteer time
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Discounted logowear
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefits (Part-time Employees)

• Employee discount
• Retirement savings (401k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounted logowear
• Employee Assistance Program

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Retail