Staff Pharmacist

Commonshare Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonshare Inc is seeking a Pharmacist in Virginia to supervise pharmacy operations in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, training support staff, and providing customer care. Candidates must have a current Virginia license and a degree in pharmacy. This part-time position requires effective communication skills and the ability to manage priorities in a retail environment. Prior retail and management experience preferred, with an expected schedule of 20–30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy with a bachelor’s or advanced degree.
• Currently maintain an unrestricted license of practice as a Pharmacist.
• Demonstrated competence in effective communication skills and customer relations.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule consistent with a stimulating retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on‑duty supervisor of pharmacy department.
• Provide supervision and guidance for all support staff.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Perform primary functions of a retail pharmacist.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relations

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

Pharmacist degree

Doctorate (Preferred)

Job description

Afternoons M-F 1:00 p to 6:00 p.

Candidate must be licensed in Virginia and have current immunization certificate.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Pharmacy Manager, serve as on‑duty supervisor of pharmacy department ensuring that all essential functions of the pharmacy operation are adequately maintained.
• Provide supervision and guidance for all support staff working in the pharmacy department.
• Offer feedback and comment on the performance of department support staff to Pharmacy Manager.
• Serve as primary customer care advocate ensuring all pharmacy personnel meet customer service standards.
• Support company safety standards and communicate needed equipment repairs or maintenance.
• Ensure completion/maintenance of records and reports as required by regulation or the Pharmacy Manager, Executive Director and/or corporate policy and procedures.
• Support training of all personnel at the pharmacy location; recommend training interventions to Pharmacy Manager.
• Work closely with Pharmacy Manager or Executive Director to develop and implement operational enhancement and efficiency enhancement programs and practices for the pharmacy location.
• Work closely with Executive Director, Pharmacy Manager and pharmacy personnel to identify, develop and execute marketing opportunities to enhance pharmacy sales.
• Monitor adjudication of third‑party claims, conduct follow‑up as necessary to ensure claims are paid in a timely fashion; identify problems in third‑party systems and report to Pharmacy Manager or Executive Director.
• In coordination with Pharmacy Manager and Executive Director, ensure all company policies, procedures and practices are maintained and followed by all pharmacy personnel.
• Monitor and oversee pharmacy inventory and complete daily drug purchasing (including CSOS) of inventory and returns.
• Ensure pharmacy maintains compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager or Executive Director.
• Perform primary functions of a retail pharmacist, including but not limited to:
• Proper and accurate dispensing of prescription medication.
• Operation of claim adjudication system.
• Patient counseling and health advocacy.
• Liaison services with patients, prescribers and other individuals/organizations having business with or requesting pharmacy services.
• Make clinical decisions on each prescription presented (drug interactions, drug‑disease state checks, allergy profile, dosage, strength, quantity checks, etc.).
• Accurately prepare and dispense medication in full compliance with the physician’s order and all applicable law.
• Work for up to 10 hours without assistance, standing on a concrete floor with a cushioned mat.
• Reach and retrieve medication from floor to overhead level.
• Stocking of pharmacy requires bending, stretching and reaching; able to lift weights up to 25 lb.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and patients.
• Counsel patients on proper use of medications, OTC products, durable medical equipment and other health care needs, including possible side effects and precautions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy with a bachelor’s or advanced degree.
• Currently maintain an unrestricted license of practice as a Pharmacist.
• Demonstrated competence in effective communication skills and customer relations.
• Unrestricted ability to fill Medicaid and Medicare prescriptions.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to communicate effectively with customers, associates, other health professionals and the community at large.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule consistent with a stimulating retail environment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and provide direction to associates.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Performance in this position requires the employee to walk, stoop, speak, write, and operate office equipment including, but not limited to, computer terminals and telephone systems.
• Some minor lifting (less than 25 lb) is required.
• Employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time during working hours.

Preferred

• Prior retail pharmacy experience.
• Prior management/supervisory experience.

Schedule

• Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday.
• Expected hours: 20–30 per week.

Education

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Language

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Commonshare HDH