Overnight Central Fill Pharmacist (RPh License Required)

Giant Eagle; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join their team in Pittsburgh. The role focuses on patient care, managing prescriptions, and ensuring compliance with regulations in a fast-paced pharmacy environment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and necessary certifications, with the opportunity to engage in meaningful patient interactions and professional development.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy license and Immunization Certification/License as required by state.
• Valid CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care and verify prescriptions for accuracy.
• Stay informed about new drugs and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Train and mentor new team members in pharmacy practices.

Skills

Problem resolution

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Are you interested in working for an organization dedicated to patient care, innovation, and improving people’s everyday lives and well-being? Are you interested in working "behind the scenes" in a pharmacy organization? If so, you’re in the right place!

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11pm-7am

As a Pharmacist, you will build relationships with patients — exceeding their needs by providing safe, accurate, and efficient care to achieve optimal patient, team member, and company outcomes. This position is responsible for supporting duties to ensure accurate and efficient dispensing of all central fill patient orders.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Experience Desired: Problem resolution and time management skills
• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Certification or Licensing Required: Pharmacy license, Immunization Certification/License as required by state, Valid CPR Certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds

Job Responsibilities

• Stay informed about new drugs, therapies, and developments in the pharmacy industry.
• Adhere to all company, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Build professional relationships with external partners such as physicians, nurses, medical assistants, drug reps, and vendors.
• Maintain production rates and meet quality expectations as set by leadership.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Administer immunizations.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment.
• Verify accurate replenishment of system canisters with appropriate medication.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Verify all prescriptions for accuracy following quality assurance policies.
• Perform quality checks on prescriptions to ensure correct medication and dispensing.
• Address prescription order exceptions as needed.
• Complete prescription transfers.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering products and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and sterile work environment to meet all regulatory requirements.
• Perform duties of Pharmacy Manager and technician as required.
• Assist technicians with prescription interpretation and third-party billing.
• Complete required paperwork and understand the audit process.
• Maintain production metrics and operational goals.
• Participate in quarterly CQI meetings.

About the Central Pharmacy Service Centers

Founded in 1931, Giant Eagle, Inc. has grown to be the leading supermarket retailer in the region with over 410 stores across western Pennsylvania, north central Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland, and Indiana. Our Giant Eagle Pharmacy offers a range of services including prescription filling, immunizations, health screenings, and patient education, serving over 1.8 million patients and dispensing about 25 million prescriptions annually. Our two Central Pharmacy Service Centers support over 200 retail locations, located in Freedom, PA, and Columbus, OH. These centers handle prescription data entry, physician interactions, and patient outreach. The Central Fill facility in Freedom, PA, operates behind-the-scenes in a fast-paced warehouse environment.