Staff Pharmacist – Should have license in MO & KS – Cosentino’s Price Chopper # 157 937 NE Woods Chapel Rd.

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Staff Pharmacist

Position Objective: To assist customers in their shopping experience by assisting them with their pharmaceutical and other wellness needs in the safest, most courteous manner possible.

Reporting Structure: This position formally reports to the Pharmacist in Charge.

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

• Current Pharmacist License in good standing. 
• B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm D. 
• A valid driver’s license is required for deliveries.
• 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 experience is preferred.

Skills

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

Essential Job Functions

• In the absence of the Pharmacist in Charge, will provide overall supervision of the activities in the department in a manner that is operationally effective, but is also motivating and respectful. 
• 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. 
• In the absence of the Pharmacist in Charge, directs all pharmacy employees engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals 
• 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. 
• Meets or exceeds any productivity standards set by the corporate director or store director. 
• Know, comply with, and encourage other team members to comply with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store. Ensures premises are in a satisfactory state of cleanliness. 
• Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a higher level of management. 
• Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards. 
• Able to operate all necessary equipment safely and competently. 
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results. 
• 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 Pharmacist in Charge regarding any issues, concerns or incidents 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

Retail Pharmacy

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