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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.

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