Pharmacist - IMMEDIATE HIRE!

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. Teams are tightly knit and agile. For anyone with intent to grow, you can reinvent yourself in a new role or take on a new challenge while helping us reinvent Rite Aid and innovate our industry.Wherever You Work in the Rite Aid Family, Your Diverse Perspectives and Fierce Commitment Enable Us to Deliver on the Promise of 'Whole Health for Life' for Communities Around Our Country.Job SummaryThe primary purpose of this position is to oversee the daily activities of the Pharmacy department within a retail store. Additionally, to assist customers.Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.Build profitable business and script growth through recommended clinical programs including appropriate immunization and when available MTM (Medication Therapy Management), DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist), and all ongoing other programs as identified.Oversee the daily activities of the Pharmacy department.Counsel customers with regard to medications filled at the pharmacy.Ensure growth and profitability of Pharmacy Department.Handle and resolve customer issues, complaints and questions to build customer trust and loyalty.Interact with physicians to gain additional information about customers and prescriptions to be filled.Ensure excellent customer service by Pharmacy associates.Maintain a clean and efficient Pharmacy department.Provide leadership and development for associates by communicating career opportunities, providing regular performance feedback, and demonstrating RAPTAR (Recognition, Appreciation, Praise, Treat Associates Respectfully) behaviors.Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department.and prescription and customer files.Manage pharmacy inventory at acceptable levels to fulfill customer need.Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures for controlled substance dispensing and record keeping.Prioritize Pharmacy Department tasks and follow through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Including, but not limited, to cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls to customers.QualificationsEducation and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM.or equivalent in Pharmacy, and Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations This position requires the following Licenses and Certifications:Valid Pharmacist License in the state practicing pharmacy.Valid Immunization Certification.Valid Immunization License in the state practicing pharmacy, if required by state regulations.Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Link - Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD)The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits unlawful employment discrimination based on an individual's race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), familial status, marital/civil union status, religion, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status).Indiana Applicants:It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Drug-Free Workplace PolicyNote to All Applicants Regarding Rite Aid's Drug-Free Workplace Policy: Rite Aid maintains a strict policy prohibiting illegal drug activity and using, being under the influence of, or possessing illegal drugs and/or alcohol and/or alcohol during the Work Day as well as on Company Property as defined in Rite Aid's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Additionally, the Company conducts drug and/or alcohol testing in certain pre-promotion, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident scenarios along with drug loss investigations unless expressly prohibited by law. All records relating to drug tests shall be kept confidential. A copy of the policy is available from hiring management upon request.I understand that the making of false statements or omitting information in this Application or in any resume or other materials submitted in connection with this application will be grounds for disqualification from employment or immediate discharge upon discovery thereof. I further understand that unless specifically altered by a written employment contract, executed by an officer of the Company, my employment will be terminable at will, either by myself or Rite Aid, at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice. I authorize Rite Aid to verify all education, training and professional licensure/certifications claimed by me and to secure from my former employers and references information concerning my professional accomplishments, salary, work characteristics, ability and reasons for leaving. Applicants will be required to sign an authorization to perform a criminal background check only if the applicant receives a conditional offer of employment and I understand that I will be required to submit to a drug test in accordance with Rite Aid policy. In compliance with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act, I certify that, if hired, I will provide, within three