Staff Pharmacist

Eckerds Pharmacy; Wauchula (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Eckerds Pharmacy in Florida seeks a Staff Pharmacist for an on-site role in Wauchula. You will dispense prescription medications accurately, verify prescriptions, and counsel patients on proper use, interactions, and potential side effects while upholding safety standards.

You will review patient profiles for drug interactions, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, supervise technicians, manage inventory, monitor controlled substances, and collaborate with prescribers to optimize

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited program and Florida pharmacist license.
• Immunization certification and MTM experience preferred.
• Retail pharmacy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispensing prescription medications and verifying prescriptions.
• Counseling patients on proper medication use, interactions, and potential side effects.
• Reviewing patient profiles for drug-related issues and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with pharmacy technicians to maintain inventory and workflow.
• Monitoring controlled substances and supporting patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership support

Education

PharmD degree

Florida pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy management system

Dispensing software

Job description

Company Description

Eckerds Pharmacy is a Florida-based company that owns and operates retail pharmacies across the state, with a focus on delivering high-quality service at the lowest possible cost to customers. The company is committed to making healthcare more affordable and accessible within the communities it serves. Eckerds Pharmacy emphasizes customer care, prescription accuracy, and a supportive pharmacy experience. The organization plans to expand through nationwide franchise opportunities, inviting independent pharmacy owners to explore the benefits of joining the Eckerds group. This growth-oriented environment offers team members opportunities to contribute to an evolving, customer-centered healthcare model.

Role Description

The Staff Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role located in Wauchula, FL. The role involves accurately dispensing prescription medications, verifying prescriptions, and providing counseling to patients on proper medication use, potential side effects, and interactions. The Staff Pharmacist will review patient profiles for drug-related issues, ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations, and oversee daily pharmacy operations. Responsibilities include collaborating with pharmacy technicians, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, monitoring controlled substances, and supporting initiatives that improve patient safety and medication adherence. The role also includes working closely with prescribers and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and uphold Eckerds Pharmacy’s standards of service and affordability.

Qualifications

• Clinical pharmacy skills, including medication dispensing, prescription verification, and patient counseling on drug therapies.


• Knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, dosage calculations, and safe medication practices.


• Strong regulatory and compliance awareness, including familiarity with state and federal pharmacy laws and controlled substance regulations.


• Operational skills in retail pharmacy workflows, inventory management, and use of pharmacy management systems.


• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.


• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and lead or support pharmacy technicians as needed.


• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution; valid Florida Pharmacist license in good standing.


• Previous retail pharmacy experience is preferred; immunization certification and MTM experience are beneficial.