Staff Pharmacist Bella's

Position Summary

Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. We value our team members and treat them like family, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities in which we serve. We are excited to be a part of the Vineyard community managing Bella's grocery store in Utah City.

The Pharmacist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for dispensing medications accurately and efficiently, counseling guests on prescription and over-the-counter medications, and ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company policies. The Pharmacist plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellness of the community by providing exceptional service, upholding safety and accuracy, and contributing to a positive and professional pharmacy environment.

Primary Position Duties

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and accurately fill prescriptions according to legal and ethical guidelines.
• Counsel guests on proper medication usage, dosage, interactions, and potential side effects.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations (DEA, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of prescriptions, controlled substances, and patient profiles.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring adherence to workflow and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory and assist with the ordering, receiving, and storage of medications and supplies along side the Pharmacy Manager.
• Administer immunizations and other clinical services (if certified and allowed by state law).
• Communicate with prescribers to clarify or verify prescription information as needed.
• Stay up to date on new medications, therapies, and clinical practices.
• Provide excellent guest service in a respectful, informative, and professional manner.
• Participate in community wellness programs and in-store health events when applicable.
  
  

Guest Service:

• Greet and assist guests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Provide knowledgeable answers to guest inquiries. Assists with and responds in a courteous and professional manner in accordance with guest service guidelines to questions from guests and prescribers in regards to knowledge of prescription and health related products and issues.
• Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.
• Offers advice and professional consultation in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
• Responds to telephone requests from guests, physicians, and vendors that require the expertise of the pharmacist.
• Maintains CII ordering records, along with CII Monthly audits.
• Actively participates in Clinical Programs (Immunizations, MTM, Health Screenings, etc.) and all other company sponsored programs.
• Understands and communicates correct procedures for billing, filling and dispensing products under CMS DMEPOS guidelines.
• Displays excellent problems solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies the “Lee’s Way- doing what’s best for our guests, our team, and our company”.
  
  

Product Handling:

• Accurately handle, verify, and dispense prescription medications to guests, ensuring correct drug, dosage, quantity, and labeling.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of medications, ensuring appropriate stock rotation (First-In, First-Out), preventing expired stock, and minimizing waste.
• Oversee the receiving of drug orders from wholesalers, confirming correct quantities, conditions, and compliance with storage requirements.
• Ensure all medications are stored under appropriate conditions (temperature, humidity, light protection) according to manufacturer and regulatory guidelines.
• Safely and securely store, track, and dispense controlled substances in compliance with DEA regulations, including logging, counting, and reporting discrepancies.
• Coordinate safe and legal disposal of expired, recalled, or damaged medications through reverse distribution channels or hazardous waste programs.
• Oversee proper shelving and rotation of over-the-counter (OTC) medications in the pharmacy area, ensuring expiration checks and guest safety.
• Follow strict hygiene and sanitation protocols when handling medications to prevent cross-contamination and ensure product integrity.
• Identify and remove recalled medications from inventory promptly and follow recall procedures as mandated by regulatory agencies.
  
  

Cleanliness and Safety:

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to management.
• Regularly sanitize work surfaces, counting trays, pill splitters, and other dispensing tools between each prescription to prevent cross-contamination.
• Ensure frequent handwashing or use of hand sanitizer before and after handling medications or interacting with guests.
• Wear gloves when handling hazardous medications or during tasks requiring additional protection.
• Follow proper procedures for compounding (if applicable), including using cleanroom protocols and aseptic techniques when required.
• Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous waste, sharps, and expired or recalled medications using approved containers and reverse distributors.
• Keep storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers clean and organized to maintain sanitary conditions and medication integrity.
• Maintain clear walkways and organized shelving to prevent accidents or contamination from spills or disorganization.
• Monitor pharmacy temperature and humidity levels daily to ensure medication storage conditions are compliant with regulatory guidelines.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed, including masks, goggles, gloves or gowns, especially when handling hazardous or aerosolized drugs.
• Immediately clean and report any spills of hazardous substances using approved cleanup procedures and kits.
• Educate pharmacy staff on standard operating procedures for sanitation, infection control, and personal hygiene.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and company-specific safety protocols.
• Post and follow emergency procedures for fire, chemical exposure, accidental ingestion, or other safety incidents.
  
  

Cash Handling (if applicable):

• Operate cash registers and handle transactions accurately.
• Follow store policies on returns, exchanges, and refunds.
• Ensure the security of cash and other financial transactions.
  
  

Team Collaboration:

• Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals.
• Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
• Provides a safe, clean, and positive environment; and consistently builds and supports a culture that is based on relationships and continuous improvement.
• Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department.
• Provides a professional example for other team members to follow.
• Attends team meetings and training sessions.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced, sales environment with tact and patience.
• Be a positive example to pharmacy team.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Age Requirement: 18yrs
• Availability: Flexible, including evenings and weekends
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.
• Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.
• Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the store.
• Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting repeatedly.
• Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required.
  
  

Tools And Machinery

• Computer and pharmacy management software
• Counting tray and spatula
• Pill splitter and crusher
• Label printer
• Barcode scanner
• Automatic tablet counter
• Refrigerator and freezer
• Mortar and pestle
• Ointment slab
• Graduated cylinders
• Balances and scales
• Syringes
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Sharps container
• Hazardous drug spill kit
• Telephone and headset
• Thermometer and hygrometer
• Reference materials (digital or physical)
• Any other items seen fit for position
  
  

Education Or Skills

Education and Experience:

• Must have a college degree in Pharmacy (BS or PharmD).
• 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 guest needs demand.
• Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.
• Must complete all required state, federal and company training programs (ie. HIPAA, Fraud Waste and Abuse, I-pledge, etc.)
• Must be trained to provide immunizations and complete CE requirements for Pharmacist Immunizers as dictated by Utah law.
• Must hold current CPR certificate.
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests.
• Friendly, customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to cooperate with others and work as a team.
• Punctual, dependable, and able to follow and provide instructions.
• Ability to implement solutions quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle team member, guest, and vendor inquiries and complaints effectively.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Benefits

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly wage/salary.
• Pharmacy is closed on Sundays
• Benefits packages including health insurance, Disability plans, EAP, 401k plans, and Supplemental Insurances.
• 10% discount, restrictions apply
• Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations
• Paid Time Off to those who qualify
  
  

Work Environment:

• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Safety forward atmosphere
• Innovative, supportive, and input driven management team.
  
  

Lee's Marketplace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.