Pharmacist Staff/ Pharmacy

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Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is assisting customers with their health care needs and maximizing health outcomes by filling prescriptions, providing clinical services, advising on therapies, providing excellent customer service, and supervising pharmacy associates. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with Rite Aid policies and state and federal laws.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Description
% of Time Spent

~ Engage customers seeking guidance on pharmacological and non-pharmacological options for health condition management using provided clinical tools, and delivering information based on customer-preferred communication method.

15%

~ Provide clinical pharmacy services based on state regulations, including, but not limited to, adherence support, immunizations, medication therapy management (MTM), point-of-care testing (POCT), diagnostic testing, and prescriptive authority to improve patient therapeutic outcomes.

15%

~ Leveraging products and services to benefit the customer and build profitable retail business and script growth.

15%

~ Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled, by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to DEA, State and Federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.

15%

~ Provide appropriate patient care with in-person, telephonic or digital means, collaborating with providers and patient care teams focused on patient health, and wellness outcomes.

10%

~ Assist Pharmacy Manager with the supervision of the pharmacy by providing leadership to the pharmacy associates and supervise the completion of their training, provide coaching, and performance feedback.

10%

~ Handle and resolve customer issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

5%

~ Complete company required certifications, education and training. These requirements include but are not limited to Whole Being Health including traditional medicine and holistic wellness and alternative therapies, support for clinical service activities, training for regulatory requirements.

5%

~ Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department.

5%

~ Ensure that Standard Work is followed for performing activities or processes. Standard work documentation contains instructions, useful graphics, and must be followed to ensure that work is done consistently no matter who does it.

5%
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Education Level
Area of Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering/IT, etc)
Required or Preferred
Bachelor Degree
BS In Pharmacy
Required
Doctorate
Pharm.D.
Preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Required or Preferred
Pharmacist License in the state practicing pharmacy
Required
Immunization Certification
Required
Immunization License in the state practicing pharmacy, if required by state regulations
Required
CPR Certification
Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required or Preferred
Building Customer Relationships: Ensuring the customer's internal or external needs are met.
Valuing Differences: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.
Driving Innovation: Creating an environment that inspires people to generate novel solutions with measurable value for customers.
Building Talent: Planning and supporting the development of individuals' knowledge, skills, and abilities so they can fulfill job responsibilities effectively.
Customer Focus: Ensuring that customer's perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, org process and individual activities.
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting to change by exploring the benefits.
Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
Work Experience
Experience
Areas of Experience (Pharmacy, Compliance, E-commerce, Retail, etc)
Required or Preferred
Required