Pharmacist at SpartanNash

Litchfield, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, Healthcare, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends, and best pharmacy practices
Ability to maintain current knowledge and make recommendations for compliance and improvements
Familiarity with department products, including prescription and over-the-counter items
Skills in efficient, ethical, and lawful compounding and dispensing of prescription pharmaceuticals
Ability to oversee and lead pharmacy technicians and/or interns
Compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations

Responsibilities

Receive prescription and refill requests from customers and/or clinics and fill them efficiently, accurately, professionally, and courteously
Dispense medications as prescribed; oversee accurate retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, mixing, packaging, and/or labeling of products
Provide medication counsel to customers on prescription and over-the-counter medications regarding use, dosage, drug interactions/side effects, storage, etc
Order, stock, check inventory, perform cycle counts, and maintain familiarity of prescription and over-the-counter items in the pharmacy
Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count, weight, condition, and store products in appropriate areas
Handle outdated/damaged products per established guidelines
Maintain pharmacy records including customer profiles, insurance forms, pharmacy record/POS systems, inventories, control records, and registries (e.g., poisons, narcotics, controlled substances)
Lead and/or oversee pharmacy technicians and/or interns to ensure efficient and accurate service
Communicate with the Pharmacy Manager about potential concerns
Maintain a clean and well-stocked department ensuring compliance with company standards
Maintain and implement pharmacy programs (e.g., security measures, immunizations, other clinical programs)
Provide clinical care services as assigned
Advise customers on the use and storage of prescription and non-prescription drugs
Order and maintain supply of pharmaceutical stock
Understand and communicate company service and loyalty programs; model high standards of customer-oriented service

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CompoundingDispensingPatient CounselingPharmaceutical InventoryTechnician SupervisionPrescription Processing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for the Pharmacist position?

Salary is based on the number of scheduled hours and an annualized rate of $68.77 per hour. May be eligible for supplemental pay if hours requirements are met upon management approval.

What benefits are offered for this full-time Pharmacist role?

Full-time benefits include an excellent benefits package with PTO and 7 paid holidays, healthcare eligibility first of the month following hire, 401(k) with employer match, employer-paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, and Paid Parental Leave after six months.

Is this Pharmacist position remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position located at 951 East Frontage Rd. - Litchfield, Minnesota 55355.

What are the key responsibilities and skills needed for the Pharmacist role?

Key responsibilities include compounding and dispensing prescription pharmaceuticals ethically and lawfully, advising customers on medication use and storage, ordering and maintaining pharmaceutical stock, and overseeing pharmacy technicians. Essential skills involve accurate prescription filling, medication counseling on dosage and interactions, inventory management, and handling outdated products per guidelines.

What is the company culture like at SpartanNash?

SpartanNash emphasizes a People First culture, Operational Excellence, and Insights that Drive Solutions, with a family of 20,000 Associates contributing to customer-focused innovation in food solutions.