Pharmacist, Graduate - Pittsburgh East/Mountains

Giant Eagle; Penn (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle is seeking a Graduate Pharmacist to join a service-oriented pharmacy team. You will build relationships with patients by providing safe, accurate and efficient care while supporting the pharmacy’s operations.

This entry-level role requires a Bachelor's degree, 0–6 months experience and licensure steps including pharmacy license progression, CPR and immunization certification as mandated by the state. Training and mentorship are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0–6 months experience preferred.
• Pharmacy license in process; Immunization license and CPR certification; state requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe and efficient dispensing by data entry, counting medications and double-checking prescriptions.
• Counsel patients and support excellent patient care.
• Adhere to company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and sterile work environment to meet government requirements.
• Review service metrics and assist team with improvement plans.
• Maintain inventory by submitting online orders and managing stock levels.
• Assist in preparing physical inventories and supporting management.
• Support team to optimize patient experience through proper delegation and efficient use of supplies.
• Mentor/training of new pharmacy staff.
• Plan and assist in store/community outreach programs.
• Communicate current events or changes in pharmacy practice to the team.
• Assist with daily/weekly reports and required forms.
• Notify manager of coaching/training needs for pharmacist role.
• Perform routine duties of Pharmacy Technician as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Our Graduate Pharmacists are key players in contributing to a service-conscious pharmacy team. They build relationships with patients by exceeding their needs and providing safe, accurate and efficient care.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months


• Experience Desired: Experience as a pharmacy intern or technician


• Education Required: Bachelors Degree


• Certification or Licensing Required: Pharmacy; In process of obtaining a pharmacy license; Immunization License and Valid CPR Certification; Immunization certification/license as required by state


• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all supporting duties to contribute to the safe and efficient dispensing of all patient orders by following all quality assurance policy and procedures including all data entry, selecting and counting medication and performing double checks on prescriptions.


• Model excellent patient care by respecting, engaging and enthusiastically meeting or exceeding all patient needs including counseling and problem solving.


• Adhere to all company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.


• Maintain a neat and sterile work environment to ensure all company, local, state and federal government requirements are met.


• Review all appropriate service and business metrics and assist team on action plans to improve outcome.


• Maintain proper inventory levels by submitting on line order, adding and adjusting order points, order quantities and on-hand counts in the computer, submitting orders to outside venders for products/supplies


• and assisting manager in preparation of physical inventories.


• Assist manager to provide an optimal team and patient experience by proper delegation of work assignments and efficient use of supplies and equipment.


• Assist in mentoring / training new team members in the pharmacy.


• Plan and assist in execution of store/community outreach programs that improve the patient experience.


• Assist pharmacy team by communicating current events or alerts/changes with the practice of pharmacy.


• Assist team members with tasks to ensure department runs efficiently.


• Complete all necessary daily and weekly reports; process required forms and documents.


• Communicate to manager any further coaching/training needed to prepare you for the pharmacist role.


• Perform all regular duties of Pharmacy Technician/Service Technician as needed.