Pharmacist

About the Role

Weis Markets is seeking a Pharmacy Associate to join our team. We are a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation, and is passionate about teamwork and the growth of our associates and communities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Build profitable business and script growth through recommended clinical programs including appropriate immunization and when available MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and all ongoing other programs as identified.
• Align performance objectives to the 7 key department metrics that are measurable for effectiveness and efficiencies within your control of the Department.
• Work with the pharmacy manager on controlling inventories by helping track weekly sales, may order various pharmaceutical stock in order to meet customer demand and maximize profits.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
• Supervise the work completed by Pharmacy Technicians and support staff while on duty.
• Assist Pharmacy Manager to train, coach, and manage Pharmacy associates.
• Assume management responsibility over the entire pharmacy in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
• Demonstrate open communication with operations and pharmacy management to ensure the success of our pharmacy is upheld.
• Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations.
• Handle and resolve customer issues, complaints and questions to build customer trust and loyalty.
• Interact with physicians and utilize reference material to gain information on customers and prescriptions and to resolve any issues that arise.
• Assist with maintaining the Pharmacy department by keeping it clean and in order.
• Assist manager with the ongoing training and development of department personnel to improve performance, ensure continuous development, reduce turnover and control labor costs.
• Prioritize Pharmacy Department tasks and follow through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls to customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervision of pharmacy technicians.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Weis Markets policies and applicable laws.
• Interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates.
• Appraising associate performance and resolving complaints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy.
• Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e., APhA).

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $97,526 - $117,676.

Benefits

• Minimum essential coverage (MEC) Plan includes 100% in-network coverage for all preventative care services required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• Two supplemental medical plan options: Advantage and Elite plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability
• Term life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary insurance options including hospital indemnity, critical illness
• 401(k) retirement savings plans
• Scholarship program
• Associate discount programs
• Auto and home insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Purchasing power
• Paid time off and sick pay (eligibility and criteria specific to the position applies)