Pharmacist - Patient Care & Retail Pharmacy Leader

foodcityinternship; Independence (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESOP

Weekly pay

Life insurance

Medical plan

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Job summary

Food City is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense prescriptions, educate customers on health promotion, and advise on over-the-counter products in our pharmacy. The role requires ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality patient counseling in a retail environment.

Responsibilities include supervising staff during the Pharmacy Manager's absence, training associates, maintaining inventory, processing prescriptions, and following corporate policies while delivering exceptional service.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Food City is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense prescriptions, educate customers on health promotion, and advise on over-the-counter products in our pharmacy. The role requires ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality patient counseling in a retail environment.

Responsibilities include supervising staff during the Pharmacy Manager's absence, training associates, maintaining inventory, processing prescriptions, and following corporate policies while delivering exceptional service.