Wage $60.62 - $67.35 per hour

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

• Benefits offering (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off)
• 10% off groceries for you and your family
• Flexible scheduling
• Daily pay options
• Opportunities for advancement

PURPOSE

Efficiently manage the operations of the pharmacy, provide prescription product and appropriate service and consultation to every customer, and supervise pharmacy technicians, grad interns and clerks in compliance with federal and state laws and store policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Takes all steps required to fill prescriptions in compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures regarding the sale of pharmaceuticals including: retrieves the product(s); counts; pours, or measures out the required quantity according to established company methods and procedures; affixes the label permanently to the container; and performs a final audit of the prescription.
• Assists with and responds in a courteous and professional manner in accordance with CS guidelines to questions from customers and physicians in regards to knowledge of prescription and health related products and issues.
• Offers advice and professional consultation in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Understands and communicates correct procedures for billing, filling and dispensing products under CMS DMEPOS guidelines. Also understands and complies with complaint process.
• Is trained, proficient and actively participates in clinical programs.
• Responds to telephone requests from customers, physicians and vendors, which require the expertise of the pharmacist.
• Communicates and cooperates with peers, subordinates, managers, physicians, and customers in all pharmacy related areas.
• Completes monthly CII audits.
• Ensures timely implementation of company policies, procedures and programs; and enforces professional and operational standards, including compliance with legal regulations.
• Maintains all state and federal record keeping for controlled substances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES

• Accepts the written prescription or refill information from customers; confirms completeness of patient record and requests missing information as appropriate; retrieves the customer's pharmacy record(s) for verification.
• Accesses the pharmacy computer to obtain complete patient records (on both cash and third party prescriptions) and verifies third party plan parameters.
• Orders product from distribution center or other appropriate source as necessary.
• Stocks pharmacy product orders to specific bay locations.
• Trains pharmacy technicians and abides by state regulations regarding technician training and licensure.
• Provides feed back on pharmacy technician/clerk performance, and amplifies their professional understanding of their role in the pharmacy.
• Maintains inventory levels to company goals, rotates stock, and utilizes RX return process.
• In pharmacies with a cash register:
• Operates customer sales register; accurately reads and records prices for items which will not scan.
• Totals customer order; collects cash, checks, credit cards, gift certificates, and coupons from customers; and enters amount and type of payment in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Accurately counts out appropriate change to customer.
• Bags all products and affixes the receipt to the bag.
• Adheres to Department Appearance Standards (DAS) and dress code standards; directs pharmacy team in maintaining the professional appearance of the pharmacy.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Knows the location of general over the counter merchandise.
• Completes all necessary inventory reports.
• Monitors third party profitability by implementing the proper processing of third party plans
• Files paper and keeps pharmacy equipment and area clean and organized.
• Ensures that bags and vials are replenished, and that trash is removed and floor is swept.
• Attends company meetings for purposes of training, coordinating plans, and communicating policies and procedures.
• Performs competition price checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager/Head Pharmacist, Store Director, Pharmacy Director, Corporate Management.
• Is responsible to maintain standards in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager/Head Pharmacist
• Actively participates in Clinical Programs and all other company sponsored programs.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to compounding chemicals
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a college degree in Pharmacy (BS or PharmD).
• Must pass the NAPLEX.
• Must pass State Law Board.
• Must hold a valid state license.
• Must complete continuing education hours as required by law.
• Ability to readily adapt to changes in schedule specifications, and work priorities as the business and customer needs demand.
• Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.
• Must complete all required state, federal and company training programs. (i.e. HIPAA, Fraud Waste and Abuse, I-pledge, etc

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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