Pharmacist Staff

Rite Aid Corp.; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to assist customers with their health care needs. This role involves filling prescriptions, providing clinical services, and advising on therapies while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. You'll engage with customers to enhance their health outcomes and supervise pharmacy associates, fostering an environment of teamwork and excellence. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community while advancing your professional skills.

Qualifications

• Required: Pharmacist License in the state practicing pharmacy.
• Required: Immunization Certification and CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with health care needs and maximize health outcomes.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services and ensure prescription accuracy.

Skills

Building Customer Relationships

Valuing Differences

Driving Innovation

Building Talent

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Stress Tolerance

Education

BS in Pharmacy

Doctorate Pharm.D.

Tools

Clinical Tools

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is assisting customers with their health care needs and maximizing health outcomes by filling prescriptions, providing clinical services, advising on therapies, providing excellent customer service, and supervising pharmacy associates. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with Rite Aid policies and state and federal laws.

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Engage customers seeking guidance on pharmacological and non-pharmacological options for health condition management using provided clinical tools, and delivering information based on customer-preferred communication method. 15%
2. Provide clinical pharmacy services based on state regulations, including, but not limited to, adherence support, immunizations, medication therapy management (MTM), point-of-care testing (POCT), diagnostic testing, and prescriptive authority to improve patient therapeutic outcomes. 15%
3. Leverage products and services to benefit the customer and build profitable retail business and script growth. 15%
4. Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled, by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to DEA, State and Federal Board of Pharmacy regulations. 15%
5. Provide appropriate patient care with in-person, telephonic or digital means, collaborating with providers and patient care teams focused on patient health, and wellness outcomes. 10%
6. Assist Pharmacy Manager with the supervision of the pharmacy by providing leadership to the pharmacy associates and supervise the completion of their training, provide coaching, and performance feedback. 10%
7. Handle and resolve customer issues to ensure customer satisfaction. 5%
8. Complete company required certifications, education and training. These requirements include but are not limited to Whole Being Health including traditional medicine and holistic wellness and alternative therapies, support for clinical service activities, training for regulatory requirements. 5%
9. Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department. 5%
10. Ensure that Standard Work is followed for performing activities or processes. Standard work documentation contains instructions, useful graphics, and must be followed to ensure that work is done consistently no matter who does it. 5%

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Area of Specialization

Required or Preferred

BS In Pharmacy - Required

Doctorate Pharm.D. - Preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required or Preferred

Pharmacist License in the state practicing pharmacy - Required

Immunization Certification - Required

Immunization License in the state practicing pharmacy, if required by state regulations - Required

CPR Certification - Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Building Customer Relationships: Ensuring the customer’s internal or external needs are met.
2. Valuing Differences: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.
3. Driving Innovation: Creating an environment that inspires people to generate novel solutions with measurable value for customers.
4. Building Talent: Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ knowledge, skills, and abilities so they can fulfill job responsibilities effectively.
5. Customer Focus: Ensuring that customer’s perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, org process and individual activities.
6. Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting to change by exploring the benefits.
7. Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required or Preferred

Required