Pharmacist In Charge - Excellent benefits, Felxible Scheduling, salaried - Cosentino's Price Chopper

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacist in Charge

Position Objective: To assist customers in their shopping experience by leading a pharmacy team that demonstrates compliance with organizational policies and applicable legislation, promotes company growth, and delivers the outstanding service Cosentino customers have come to expect.

Reporting Structure: This position formally reports to the Corporate Pharmacy Director but takes direction from the Store Director on daily store operation matters.

Status: This is an exempt position.

Knowledge

The following is a list of any certifications, formal education, or training requirements for this position.

Essential Knowledge

* A valid driver’s license is required for deliveries.

* Current Pharmacist License in good standing.

* B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm D.

* Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and/or related training.

* Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.

Non-Essential Knowledge

* Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Retail Pharmacy Software Systems

Skills

The following is a list of the basic skill requirements for this position.

Essential Job Functions

* Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care by performing the following duties.

* Reviews prescriptions issued by Physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.

* Compounds medications, using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients.

* Directs all pharmacy employees engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.

* Oversees compliance of DMEPOS regulations, both Accreditation Organization-(AO) specific and CMS-specific.

* Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.

* Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.

* Enters data such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.

* Assays medications to determine identity, purity, and strength.

* Instructs interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy.

* Provide overall supervision of the activities in the department in a manner that is operationally effective, but is also motivating and respectful.

* Organize the implementation of corporate-driven programs and initiatives as they apply to the pharmacy department.

* Clearly communicate to team members the goals that have been set for the department, then implement plans to reach the set goals.

* Promote a positive overall team atmosphere that includes cooperation and teamwork, high morale, positive interpersonal interactions and communications, and recognition for a job well done.

* Provide effective coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improve individual and team performance.

* Address employee relations issues and, if needed, effectively work with the Human Resource team to resolve issues.

* Conduct effective interviews to hire the highest quality candidates.

* Able to manage labor costs in a way that successfully balances the customer’s need for service with the company’s need to closely monitor expenditures.

* Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve the Store Director or a member of the corporate team.

* Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.

* Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.

* Able to operate all necessary equipment safely and competently.

* Know, comply with, and ensure the team complies with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store. Ensures premises are always in a satisfactory state of cleanliness.

* Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.

* Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.

* Demonstrates the essential written communication skills required for the position.

Non-Essential Job Functions

* Maintain open communication with Store Director and Corporate Director regarding any issues, concerns or happenings in the department.

* Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.

Physical Abilities

The following physical movements could potentially be part of any scheduled shift and employees will be expected to perform these actions while on duty.

Essential Abilities

* Reaching overhead with both arms, twisting at the waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 15 lbs.

* Standing and walking for long periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces.

* Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 15lbs.

* Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.

Non-Essential Abilities

* Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5ft.