Pharmacist - Mid-Shift - Central Fill

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose : to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

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What you will be doing

The Pharmacist at the Central Fulfillment (CF) site is responsible for conducting pharmacist verification in a closed- door pharmacy environment. The primary role is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of prescriptions in the Central Fill prescription filling system. The Pharmacist will serve as a leader to the shift team and partner with the site PIC/General Manager to provide direction for the teams. They will work in accordance with the Board of Pharmacy guidelines. The Pharmacist will assist the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) with all quality assurance activities related to keeping patients safe and complying with all state and local regulations along with policies and procedures of the company.

The position will be based in Ridgefield, WA. The shift arrangement is aligned to Mid-Shift (10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Saturday - Wednesday) schedule. A typical 40-hour workweek is expected. This is a salaried exempt position.

Main responsibilities

• Pharmacist verification of prescriptions.

• Supervision of pharmacy technicians work as regulated by the Board of Pharmacy

• Responsible for supporting the store pharmacy operations to achieve their planned business objectives.

• All activities related to the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescription and pharmacy related products.

• Assist in developing and implementing CF programs to help meet sales objectives and increase prescription volume.

• Provide the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) updates on Pharmacy operations.

• Understands and complies with Best Practice Standards and execution by pharmacy staff when the Pharmacist in Charge is absent.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal laws, and company policies and procedures.

• Assist in the training and development of pharmacy staff.

• Hold and maintain a clean pharmacist licensure in the home state.

• Must complete all required state, federal and company training programs (i.e. HIPAA, CDR, I-pledge, etc.)

• Confront complex pharmacy operational issues with situation specific business solutions.

• Other duties as assigned concurrent with all applicable laws and regulations.

What we are searching for

• An appreciation for possibilities technology combined with a hard-working team can deliver.

• A leader comfortable motivating a large team with a diverse set of skills & capabilities.

• A creative mind who enjoys planning, organizing, and implementing ideas and seeing them come to fruition.

• An individual who flourishes in developing continuous improvements for workflow, teambuilding, etc.

• A troubleshooting mind who thrives while solving problems in a fast-paced environment.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience

• Required:

  • B.S. or doctorate (PharmD) in pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy required.

  • Licensed Pharmacist in the CF home state for a minimum of 1 year.

  • A minimum of 1 year retail pharmacy experience or equivalent in a similar setting.

• Preferred:

  • Prior pharmacist experience within a retail OR closed-door fulfillment setting.

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to visit remote operations, business partners, and the General Office as needed.

• Technical Experience:

  • Process systems experience (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen) preferred.

  • Mail order and central fill pharmacy experience preferred.

  • Knowledge of pharmacy systems and systems integration

  • Experience in handling software and hardware in a warehouse environment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to stand/walk at least 8 hours with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Willing and able to perform tasks which include pushing, pulling, grasping, bending, stooping, rotating, reaching, and lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Visual focus such as counting, observing, etc. is required consistently.

• Performing repetitive tasks up to 100% of the time

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. ​