Pharmacy Manager Job at Food Lion, South Boston, VA

  • Food Lion
  • South Boston, VA

Job Description

At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.

Job Title: Pharmacy Manager - Food Lion

Work Environment:

The employee performs the functions of this position in clean, well-lighted temperature controlled, and well ventilated environment. Position requires contact with controlled substances as well as other pharmaceutical products.

Duties:

1. Serves as on-site supervisor of pharmacy department ensuring that all essential functions of the pharmacy operation are adequately maintained.

2. Provided supervision and guidance for all staff working in the pharmacy department.

3. In coordination with the Store Manager and Pharmacy Operations Manager, serves as primary liaison with store personnel.

4. Regularly monitors the performance of department employee's and completes employee evaluations as appropriate; Recommends new hires, corrective action, promotion, and wage/salary adjustments for staff supervised to Store Manager and/or Pharmacy Operations Manager.

5. Develops and implements staff schedules for the pharmacy location utilizing guidelines determined by the Pharmacy Operations Manager.

6. Serves as primary customer care advocate ensuing that customer services standard are maintained by all pharmacy personnel.

7. Maintains responsibility for computer operation and maintenance, contacting proper supervisory hardware and software services as required.

8. Ensures completion/maintenance of daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual records and reports as required by the Pharmacy Operations Manager and /or corporate policy and procedures.

9. Maintains responsibility for staff training of all personnel at the pharmacy location; recommends interventions for training to Store Manager and/or Pharmacy Operations Manager.

10. Works closely with Pharmacy Operations Manager to develop and implement operational enhancement and efficiency enhancement programs and practices for the pharmacy location.

11. Works closely with Store Manager, Pharmacy Operations Manager and pharmacy personnel to identify, develop and follow-up with marketing opportunities to enhance pharmacy sales.

12. Ensure that an effective record keeping system is in place and is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and company guidelines.

13. Monitors adjudication of third party claims, conducting follow-up as necessary to ensure claims are paid in a timely fashion; identifies problems in third party systems and report same Pharmacy Operations Manager.

14. In coordination with Store Manager and Pharmacy Operations Manager, ensures that all company policies, procedures and practices are maintained and facilitated by all pharmacy personnel.

15. Monitors pharmacy inventory and provides oversight of inventory purchasing and return systems.

16. Ensures that pharmacy maintains compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

17. Performance primary functions of retail pharmacist including; but not limited to:

a. Proper and accurate dispensing of prescription medication.

b. Operation of claim adjudication system.

c. Patient counseling and health advocacy.

d. Liaison services with patients; prescribers and other individual/organization having business with or requesting pharmacy services.

e. Make clinical decisions on each prescription that is presented. These decisions include but are not limited to, Drug-Drug interactions, Drug-Disease-State checks, Allergy profile, dosage, strength, quantity checks etc.

f. Accurately prepare and dispense medication in full compliance with the physicians order, and all applicable law.

g. Able to work for up to 12 hours without assistance. Long periods of time are spent standing on a concrete floor with a cushioned mat.

h. Able to reach and retrieve medication from floor level to overhead level.

i. Stocking of pharmacy require the employee to bend, stretch and reach. This will include the ability to lift weights of up to 25lbs.

j. Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and patients.

k. Counsel patients on the proper use of medications, OTC products, durable medical equipment and other health care needs, including possible side effects and precautions.

18. Performs other duties as assigned by Pharmacy Operations Manager.

Positions Supervised:

Staff Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Associates.

Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices. This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature and level of work being performed by associate assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and competencies.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy with Bachelor's or advance degree.

Currently maintains a license in the State of practice as a Pharmacist. This license must be in good standing; a probationary license shall not be acceptable.

Demonstrated competence in effective communications skills and customer relations. Unrestricted ability to fill Medicaid and Medicare prescriptions.

Demonstrated ability and desire to communicate effectively with customers, associates, other health professionals and the community at large. Willingness to work a flexible schedule consistent with a stimulating retail environment. Ability to handle multiple priorities and provide direction to associates. High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. Performance in this position requires the employee to walk, stoop, speak, write, and operate office equipment including, but not limited to, computer terminals and telephone systems. Some minor lifting (less than 25 lbs.) is required


Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Recruiting Department at recruiting@foodlion.com

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours

Similar Jobs

Home Work Staffing

Part-Time Driving Nanny Job at Home Work Staffing

 ...Winchester, MA Compensation: $28$32 per hour Commitment Level: Part-time, live-out, long-term Guaranteed Hours: 16 hours per week...  ...the house, followed by activity runs, downtime at home, and evening routine. The family provides a vehicle for all child-related driving... 

Wellpath

Licensed Mental Health Professional, LMHP - Week Days (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, Etc.) Fully Licensed Job at Wellpath

 ...including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support...  ...Qualifications & Requirements Education ~ Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Other Related Mental Health... 

Geisinger

RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Medical- School Age Children, CH3, Nights Job at Geisinger

 ...mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more ~ Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance ~ Shared governance structure that... 

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Shopkeeper Apprentice Job at Jenis Splendid Ice Creams LLC.

Job Description Job Description Jenis Splendid Ice Creams is searching for a Shopkeeper Apprentice to join ourOld Town Alexandriateam. At Jenis, were devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. Our scoop shops are at the heart of how ...

American Red Cross

Part-Time Courier Job at American Red Cross

 ...Part Time CourierJoining The American Red Cross is like nothing else it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become...  ...inventory to ensure prompt delivery of products to customers.Document temporary storage and transportation of blood, blood products, and...