Pharmacist - Registered
Costco Wholesale · Fairbanks, AK · 1 mo ago
On-siteFull-time
About the role
Dispensing prescription medications in a high volume pharmacy. Provides a high level of member service.
Responsibilities
- Dispenses prescription medications, measures and counts medication into appropriate containers.
- Labels prescriptions and applies appropriate warning stickers.
- Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone.
- Selects substitutions when necessary.
- Obtains patient medical history and maintains confidential computer records.
- Checks prescriptions and over the counter medications for drug interactions.
- Counsels customers on proper medication usage.
- Provides prompt and courteous customer service.
- Answers customer questions about over-the-counter medication and product location.
- Addresses other customer concerns including insurance issues.
- Preserves customer confidentiality.
- Assists in perpetual inventory of Schedule II to V controlled substances.
- Participates in twice yearly inventory of Department 92 and 93.
- Meets proper department production, record keeping, and product storage procedures and standards.
- Follows safety and security procedures.
- Assists with counter duties as necessary.
- Executes proper Central Fill and DUR functions.
- Delivers immunizations.
- Approves and submits orders for equipment and supplies.
- Orders products using a computer system.
- Coordinates proper maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.
- May be required to act as Pharmacist-in-Charge during part of shift, when Pharmacy Manager is not present: Acts as point of contact for regulatory, legal, third party insurance companies, and audit situations; monitors pharmacy to ensure complete legal compliance; supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.
- Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Assists with department duties as necessary.
- Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
Requirements
- Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
- If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance
- Health care reimbursement account
- Dependent care assistance plan
- Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase plan (to eligible employees)
Schedule
Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business.