Staff Pharmacist

Lewis Drug, Inc.; Chamberlain (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional pharmacy chain is seeking a full-time Staff Pharmacist to provide customer service and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in pharmacy and possess a current state license. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, maintaining pharmacy operations, and developing relationships with healthcare providers. This role includes various benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings (401k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discount

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in pharmacy and licensure as a pharmacist.
• Exhibit professional excellence and sound independent judgment.
• Ability to learn new software systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service in the pharmacy.
• Work efficiently in a retail or healthcare setting.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

College degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy

Current license from the Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Staff Pharmacist

Reports to: Chief Pharmacist

Status: Exempt

Summary

Professional level job requiring a graduate degree in pharmacy and licensure as a pharmacist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service to all patients in the pharmacy and customers throughout the store
• Learn Lewis Drug policies and procedures and perform them daily
• Establish and maintain good relationships with physicians and other healthcare providers
• Work in a retail, healthcare or closed door setting, compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and practices
• Responsible for maintaining a productive work flow in the pharmacy department when Chief Pharmacist is not on duty
• Authorize and approve associate purchases in the pharmacy
• Make sure that all functions of the pharmacy comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Promote Lewis initiatives and represent Lewis in a positive manner to our patients and communities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pharmacist

Qualifications

• Education, Experience and Licensure
  • College degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Must have and maintain a current license from the Board of Pharmacy of state(s) of practice
• Additional Requirements
  • Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound, independent judgment, initiative and a high standard of ethics
  • Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
  • Work effectively as part of a team to support the entire pharmacy, as well as individually
  • Possess good organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Learn new software systems and type (data entry) accurately and efficiently
  • Dependable in attendance and job performance
  • Possess the initiative to plan for and complete daily activities in coordination with other pharmacy team members

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move quickly from one workstation to another
• Work with full range of hands, wrists, and arms (i.e. Ability to pick up and pinch small items with fingers, and seize, hold, grasp or turn objects with hands)
• Constantly positions self or moves about the pharmacy to access product and supplies from varying height levels
• Ability to lift/move items up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction
• Must have depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision
• Must have ability to communicate verbally with staff and patients
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced setting (filling scripts, answering phones, waiting on patients, etc.)

Benefits (Full-time employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, LPFSA options
• Voluntary options: life, long-term disability, life/long-term care hybrid, cancer, critical illness, accident, identity theft protection
• Employee discount
• Retirement savings (401k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid volunteer time
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Discounted logowear
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefits (Part-time employees)

• Employee discount
• Retirement savings (401k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounted logowear
• Employee Assistance Program