What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Pharmacist position at Associated Food Stores?
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Staff Pharmacist oversees pharmacy operations, delivers prescription products and consultations to customers, and supervises pharmacy technicians, interns, and clerks in compliance with federal and state laws as well as store policies.
Essential Functions
The Staff Pharmacist oversees pharmacy operations, delivers prescription products and consultations to customers, and supervises pharmacy technicians, interns, and clerks in compliance with federal and state laws as well as store policies.
Essential Functions
- Staff Pharmacists fill prescriptions following laws and policies: retrieve, measure, label, and audit.
- Assist customers and physicians with prescription and health inquiries per CS guidelines.
- Offer professional consultations per state and federal regulations.
- Communicate billing and dispensing procedures under CMS DMEPOS guidelines, including complaints.
- Participate in clinical programs and handle pharmacist-related phone inquiries.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure policy and legal compliance.
- Conduct monthly CII audits and maintain controlled substance records.
- Verify prescriptions and check patient records.
- Order, stock, and maintain inventory of pharmacy products.
- Train pharmacy technicians and give performance feedback.
- Manage customer sales register and ensure pharmacy professionalism.
- Keep the pharmacy clean and organized.
- Attend training and policy update meetings.
- Maintain standards in management's absence and engage in clinical programs.
- Exposure to cleaning and compounding chemicals and bloodborne pathogens.
- College degree in Pharmacy (BS or PharmD).
- Pass the NAPLEX and State Law Board exams.
- Valid state license and completion of required continuing education.
- Ability to adapt
- Complete all mandatory training programs (e.g., HIPAA).