Pharmacist, Healthcare

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, Spartan Nash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, Spartan Nash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

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Position Summary:

This role is responsible for the efficient, ethical and lawful compounding and dispensing of prescription pharmaceuticals. Advises customers on the use and storage of prescription and non-prescription drugs. Orders and maintains supply of pharmaceutical stock. Oversee pharmacy technicians as needed.

The Pharmacy is open M-F 9-7, Sat 9-3 and closed on major Holidays!

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Receive prescription and refill requests from customers and/or clinics and fill prescriptions requests efficiently and accurately and in a professional and courteous manner.

• Dispense medications as prescribed; oversee and ensure accurate retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, mixing, packaging and/or labeling of products.

• Provide medication counsel and advise customers on both prescription and over-the-counter medications regarding use, dosage, drug interactions/side effects, storage, etc.

• Responsible to order, stock, check inventory, and perform cycle counts in the pharmacy, for both prescription and over-the-counter items and maintain familiarity of department products.

• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, condition and ensure all products are stored in appropriate areas.

• Ensure all out dated/damaged products are handled per established guidelines.

• Maintain Pharmacy records to include, but not limited to, customer profiles, insurance forms, pharmacy record/POS systems, inventories, control records and registries (i.e., poisons, narcotics, controlled substances, etc.)

• Lead and/or oversee pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacy interns as needed to ensure efficient and accurate service is provided.

• Communicate with the Pharmacy Manager about any potential concerns.

• Maintain a clean and well-stocked department; ensure the department complies with Company standards.

• Maintain and implement pharmacy programs (i.e. security measures, immunizations and other clinical programs) accordingly.

• May be responsible to provide clinical care services as assigned.

• Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best Pharmacy practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company legal compliance/ Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations.

• Understand and communicate Company service and loyalty programs and model high standards of service to achieve a customer oriented store.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) in Pharmacy or related field required. Doctorate degree in Pharmacy preferred.

• Three years experience in pharmaceutical department.

• Pharmacy License (in good standing) required in the state of operation.

• Immunization Certification preferred.

• Strong knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, pharmacy laws, rules, and guidelines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong customer service skills, Strong multi-tasking, organization, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Good leadership abilities with capability to work in a hands-on environment.

• Successfully completes required continuing education hours and maintains Pharmacy License in good standing.

• Working knowledge of perpetual inventory…