Pharmacist
Sona Pharmacies · Asheville, NC · 3 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a Pharmacist who will play a personal role within our community to ensure that our patients receive the medication and care they need, ranging from routine immunizations to patient consultations. This position will also serve as a trusted advisor and mentor to our pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, front-end associates, and delivery drivers.
Responsibilities
- Dispenses prescribed medications and recommends appropriate over-the-counter therapies according to professional standards and state and federal legal requirements.
- Directs pharmacy staff engaged in counting, filling, packaging, labeling, and delivering medications.
- Oversees daily ordering and participates in inventory management.
- Reviews prescriptions issued by a physician or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and assess the appropriateness of therapy.
- Certified to provide appropriate immunization services to walk-in patients (includes active CPR certification).
- Conducts face-to-face meetings with patients and/or their caregivers to discuss specific pharmacy-related issues such as diabetes medication management, COPD management, supplement use, pain medications, etc.
- Assesses patients’ needs concerning medication adherence, including counseling, motivational interviewing, and assessment for adherence to packaging solutions.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals.
Qualities we value
To thrive in this role, you are someone who has four key emotional skills that can't be taught:
- Optimism
- Curiosity to Learn
- Drive to Improve
- Empathy
We believe that these qualities are innate, while technical skills can be taught.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
- PharmD degree and/or residency training is preferred.
- Active license to practice pharmacy in North Carolina.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership, flexibility, and a good work ethic.
- Customer service-oriented and highly organized.
- Team player.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and 401k plan with company match.
- Access to earned income anytime during the pay period (flexible payday).
- Company health plans, including medical, pharmacy, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance options.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Direct Primary Care program offering local, personalized care for you and your family.
- Wellness program with discounted gym memberships and an employee assistance program.
- Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays for work-life balance.
- Paid volunteer days to support the community.