Staff Pharmacist
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Position Objective:Â To assist customers in their shopping experience by assisting them with their pharmaceutical and other wellness needs in the safest, most courteous manner possible.
Reporting Structure:Â This position formally reports to the Pharmacist in Charge.
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Status:Â This is an exempt position.
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Knowledge
 The following is a list of any certifications, formal education, or training requirements for this position.
 Essential Knowledge
 * Current Pharmacist License in good standing.Â
 * B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm D.Â
 * A valid driver’s license is required for deliveries.
 * Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan. Â
 Non-Essential Knowledge
 * Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Retail Pharmacy Software Systems experience is preferred.
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Skills
 The following is a list of the basic skill requirements for this position. Â
 Essential Job Functions
 * In the absence of the Pharmacist in Charge, will provide overall supervision of the activities in the department in a manner that is operationally effective, but is also motivating and respectful. Â
 * Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care by performing the following duties. Â
 * Reviews prescriptions issued by Physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed. Â
 * Compounds medications, using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients. Â
 * In the absence of the Pharmacist in Charge, directs all pharmacy employees engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals Â
 * Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals. Â
 * Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs. Â
 * Enters data such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory. Â
 * Assays medications to determine identity, purity, and strength. Â
 * Instructs interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy. Â
 * Meets or exceeds any productivity standards set by the corporate director or store director. Â
 * Know, comply with, and encourage other team members to comply with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store. Ensures premises are in a satisfactory state of cleanliness.Â
 * Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a higher level of management. Â
 * Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards. Â
 * Able to operate all necessary equipment safely and competently. Â
 * Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results. Â
 * Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions. Â
 * Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.Â
 * Demonstrates the essential written communication skills required for the position.Â
 Non-Essential Job Functions
 * Maintain open communication with Pharmacist in Charge regarding any issues, concerns or incidents in the department.
 * Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.
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Physical Abilities
 The following physical movements could potentially be part of any scheduled shift and employees will be expected to perform these actions while on duty.
 Essential Abilities
 * Reaching overhead with both arms, twisting at the waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 15 lbs. Â
 * Standing and walking for long periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces. Â
 * Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 15lbs. Â
 * Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level. Â
 Non-Essential Abilities
 * Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5ft.