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Harris Teeter · 1 day ago

Staff Pharmacist

Portsmouth, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$88K/yr - $120K/yr

Harris Teeter is a grocery store chain that provides a range of services including pharmacy operations. The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, overseeing pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing pharmacy associates.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageGroceryPharmaceutical

Hiring Manager

Meghan Usyk

Responsibilities

Perform all functions of the staff pharmacists, including but not limited to supporting divisional, corporate and special promotions

Perform special projects as determined by the Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Operations Managers

Respond to pharmacy needs for relief coverage and travel locations as needed. Cover all schedule needs both routine and emergency

Demonstrate a commitment to providing customer service that makes all customers feel welcome, important and appreciated

Administer immunizations to customers following Harris Teeter’s standing orders and procedures

Complete clinical services according to relevant case load

Dispense or compound medications to customers pursuant to prescriptions - following laws, regulations, policies, procedures and ethics standards

Review prescriptions issued by prescribers to ensure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed

Verify the work of pharmacy technicians and interns, including the accuracy of all prescriptions assembled and the determination of formulas and ingredients needed

Evaluate new medications and existing medications within a patient profile to ensure that there are no drug interactions prior to filling prescription

Engage the pharmacy team to maintain appropriate day supply and follow protocol on recalls

Follow all state and federal laws regarding annual department and personal licensing application/renewal

Maintain established procedures for quality assurance, security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste drugs

Communicate information regarding on-going special programs with department members when their department or job functions may be impacted

Adhere to all company, local, state and federal laws and guidelines, including HIPAA and fraud, waste and abuse

Comply with state and federal laws in regards to pharmacy dispensing and the sale of pharmacy and non-pharmacy products

Promote trust and respect among the team

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Ensure that professional standards, regulations, laws and applicable guidelines and/or protocols are met by all pharmacy employees

Check in vendors according to standards

Adhere to the most updated version of all company policies, procedures and programs

Communicate with management about advertising, merchandising and any errors seen affecting customer experience

Complete paperwork accurately and maintain appropriate records

Perform essential job functions throughout scheduled hours accurately and efficiently, including but not limited to: data entry, inventory, stocking, dispensing, reporting and sales of prescriptions

Maximize gross profit and minimize operating expenses

Maintain records and reports related to pharmacy functions, volume and sales. Review and analyze all financial reports and data. Make timely and effective decisions based on this analysis

Listen to and handle complaints appropriately

Maintain confidentiality of customer records and information

Time management, including breaks and meals, of all pharmacy personnel

Assist store leaders and associates in providing a positive customer shopping experience and increase Harris Teeter’s reputation of world class customer service

Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated

Understand and follow company guidelines regarding registers, payment and transactions

Display a positive attitude while interacting with others

Adhere to safety programs and procedures

Report all illegal activity, including but not limited to robbery, theft, or fraud

Reflect an appropriate and respectful business image to customers and visitors in dress, demeanor and attitude. Never be rude to a patient or customer

Assist in maintaining a clean and organized space, neat department, including but not limited to the pharmacy, register, refrigerators and blood pressure machine areas

Qualification

Licensed pharmacistImmunization-certifiedCPR-certifiedBachelor’s degree in PharmacyMathematical conceptsEffective communication skillsCustomer serviceTeamworkProblem solvingTime managementLeadership qualities