RELIEF PHARMACIST

Radiology Partners Gulf Coast; University Place (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to join their team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while adhering to all pharmaceutical regulations. Candidates should hold an active pharmacist license and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including growth opportunities and support for ongoing education.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Pharmacist license with no restrictions.
• Experience as a staff pharmacist is desired.
• Ability to work at various locations and travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding products.
• Evaluate RX orders for patient safety and legal compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Education

Graduate of a US School of Pharmacy

Pharmacist license

Job description

Embrace the Customer 1st strategy to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum qualifications:

• Possess a current Pharmacist license in the state where employment is sought, with no stipulations or Board-ordered restrictions.
• Graduate of a US School of Pharmacy or have passed a foreign equivalency exam.
• Successfully passed the NAPLEX exam.
• Ability to work at various locations.
• Ability to travel independently.

Desired qualifications:

• Staff pharmacist experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally with customers and store personnel.
• Possess knowledge of pharmaceutical products and supplies to recommend appropriately to patients and prescribers.
• Receive verbal RX orders and accurately reduce to writing in adherence with State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Interpret, fill/refill, label, and bag prescription orders completely and accurately.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of RX orders considering patient safety and legal requirements.
• Provide drug counseling to customers and prescribers.
• Be familiar with third-party billing and procedures, and facilitate charges for customers.
• Maintain accurate records, including insurance, and properly receive RX information from customers.
• Assist with over-the-counter medication recommendations.
• Make phone calls to prescribers and their office staff.
• Utilize RX computer systems accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory, reconcile, and research controlled substances in compliance with record-keeping regulations.
• Promote and administer immunizations safely and effectively.
• Engage in all clinical activities for which trained.
• Delegate monitoring and ordering supplies; stock incoming orders.
• Compare and check incoming orders.
• Assist with supervision and delegation of responsibilities to associates.
• File prescription orders and records per regulations.
• Help resolve conflicts and problems in absence of the department manager.
• Run, review, and interpret reports.
• Oversee administrative needs in the department during the manager's absence.
• Report customer or employee accidents.
• Report pharmacy incidents or miss-fills to management and Sedgwick as per policy.
• Report safety risks, illegal activities, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Stand for entire shifts and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.