Pharmacist

weis; Newport Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets in Newport Township, PA, is seeking a licensed pharmacist to join our team. You will ensure the accuracy of prescriptions, participate in clinical programs, and help manage daily pharmacy operations. The role involves supervising pharmacy technicians, training staff, maintaining security, and complying with all laws.

You will work with physicians to resolve issues and support patient care. Qualifications include a PharmD or BS with immunization certification and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) or Doctoral degree (PHARM.D.) in Pharmacy, and Immunization Certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions via Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance.
• Build profitable business and script growth through clinical programs including immunization and MTM.
• Align department objectives, control inventories, track weekly sales, and manage stock to meet demand.
• Provide excellent customer service and healthcare counseling to customers.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and support staff; train, coach, and manage associates.
• Assume management responsibility over the entire pharmacy in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain open communication with operations and management to ensure pharmacy success.
• Maintain security of the Pharmacy department and comply with laws/regulations.
• Handle customer issues and interact with physicians to resolve prescriptions.
• Assist with training and development of department personnel; manage tasks and cycles.

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS) or Doctoral degree (PHARM.D.) in Pharmacy

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address:

316 Walnut Street

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Build profitable business and script growth through recommended clinical programs including appropriate immunization and when available MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and all ongoing other programs as identified.
• Responsible to align performance objectives to the 7 key department metrics that are measurable for effectiveness and efficiencies within your control of the Department. Works with the pharmacy manager on controlling inventories by helping track weekly sales, may order various pharmaceutical stock in order to meet customer demand and maximize profits.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
• Supervise the work completed by Pharmacy Technicians and support staff while on duty. Assist Pharmacy Manager to train, coach, and manage Pharmacy associates.
• Assume management responsibility over the entire pharmacy in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
• Demonstrates open communication with operations and pharmacy management to ensure the success of our pharmacy is upheld.
• Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations.
• Handle and resolve customer issues, complaints and questions to build customer trust and loyalty.
• Interact with physicians and utilize reference material to gain information on customers and prescriptions and to resolve any issues that arise.
• Assist with maintaining the Pharmacy department by keeping it clean and in order. Assists manager with the ongoing training and development of department personnel to improve performance, ensure continuous development, reduce turnover and control labor costs.
• Prioritize Pharmacy Department tasks and follow through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Including, but not limited, to cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls to customers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position includes the supervision of pharmacy technicians and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Weis Markets policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy, and Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e., APhA).

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.