Retail Pharmacist - University Park, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacist opportunity available in a dynamic retail setting in State College, PA. This full-time, direct hire role offers a variable schedule covering day and afternoon shifts with approximately 62 hours bi-weekly, starting ASAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster collaborative partnerships with the store operations team, driving associate engagement and clearly communicating departmental and company strategies.
• Ensure prescription accuracy through thorough Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance in compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Manage the pharmacy department to build a profitable business, increasing prescription volume via clinical programs such as immunizations and Medication Therapy Management (MTM).
• Oversee inventory control by tracking weekly sales and ordering pharmaceutical stock to meet customer demand while maximizing profits.
• Align pharmacy performance with key department metrics to optimize effectiveness and efficiency.
• Deliver excellent customer service, providing healthcare counseling and resolving medical-related inquiries.
• Supervise pharmacists, pharmacy associates, and support staff, including training, coaching, discipline, and personnel management.
• Maintain pharmacy security and address customer concerns to build trust and loyalty.
• Collaborate with physicians and utilize reference materials to resolve prescription issues.
• Ensure departmental cleanliness and organization, and prioritize daily tasks such as cycle counts, inventory management, and customer will-calls.
• Promote continuous staff development to improve performance, reduce turnover, and control labor costs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
• Current Pennsylvania Pharmacist License.
• Current Pennsylvania Immunization License.
• Proven ability to lead and manage pharmacy teams effectively.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

This direct hire role presents an excellent opportunity for pharmacists seeking to grow their career in a retail environment with a supportive team. Competitive salary range offered between $59.50 and $71.50 per hour.

If you have the required credentials and leadership skills, apply now to contribute your expertise to a thriving pharmacy team in State College, PA.

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