ShopRite - Pharmacist; Garafalo CT Range

Shop Rite - Pharmacist (Grafton CT) Salary Range $50 - $65/hr Job Summary

To deliver a great customer experience while safely dispensing medication pursuant to prescription orders and to provide attentive, knowledgeable and friendly service to all customers, while monitoring patient drug therapies.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess current unrestricted state Pharmacist license, registration, immunization license or certification in state where employed.
• Must possess applicable graduate degrees.
• Must not currently be on any federal government exclusion lists (i.e. OIG, GSA), have any active suspensions, sanctions, or other restrictions related to participation in a private, federal, or state health insurance program upon hire and thereafter.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, type, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform mathematical functions, including ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Ability to fill prescriptions by possessing necessary finger/hand dexterity.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors, shapes, and sizes.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to tolerate dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.
• Ability to proficiently use all required computer hardware and software.
• Must preserve confidentiality of information.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance while providing accurate and up to date information on prescription, over-the-counter and other health issues as requested.
• Maintain current registration and have pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
• Comply with State and Federal drug laws as regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy, HIPAA, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Food and Drug Administration.
• Manage inventory in the Pharmacy in accordance with Company policy and all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Maintain appropriate security of Pharmacy Department.
• Focus on patient safety and therapeutic efficacy by preparing medication and reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Interact with physicians and utilize reference material to gain information on Customers and prescriptions and to resolve any issues that arise.
• Dispense medications in an accurate and efficient manner while following Company policy and government regulations.
• Monitor drug therapies and advise on interventions when appropriate.
• Proactively advance pharmacy clinical initiatives to improve patient care and strengthen third party relationships. Examples of this include completing assigned Medication Therapy Management (MTM) cases, performing point-of-care testing (where applicable), administering immunizations, and serving as a resource for chronic disease state management.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs. and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs.
• Assist with the onboarding of new department Associates, including interviewing, selection and training, in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all Local, State, and Federal labor laws and regulations.
• Drive medication adherence to maximize patient care and minimize the negative impact of DIR fees by utilizing adherence tools (i.e. automatic refill, pharmacy management system adherence program).
• Mentor, train and develop a high functioning Pharmacy team by providing developmental opportunities and challenging assignments to all Associates to grow and develop…