Pharmacy Manager in Training (CA Only)

Company: Rite Aid
Location: Victorville
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATE and LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM. D.) or equivalent in Pharmacy, and Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA), plus one (1) year experience as a licensed Pharmacist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

This position requires the following Licenses and Certifications:

* Valid Pharmacist License in the state practicing pharmacy. * Valid Immunization Certification. * Valid Immunization License in the stae practicing pharmacy, if required by state requlations.

EXPERIENCE, SKILL and ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this temporary position is to prepare for a Pharmacy Manager position in a retail store by assisting the Pharmacy Manager in overseeing the pharmacy department and assisting customers with their health care needs by filling prescriptions and providing excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

* 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), DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist), and all ongoing other programs as identified. * Oversee the daily activities of the pharmacy department in the Pharmacy Manager's absence. * Counsel customers with regard to medications filled at the pharmacy. * Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations. * Ensure growth and profitability of the pharmacy department. * Handle and resolve customer issues, complaints and questions to build customer trust and loyalty. * Interact with physicians to gain additional information about customers and prescriptions to be filled. * Ensure excellent customer service is provided by pharmacy associates. * Maintain a clean and efficient Pharmacy Department. * Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department. * Maintain reports for controlled, outdated and recalled medications, prescriptions and customer files. * Assist the Pharmacy Manager in managing inventory in the pharmacy is at acceptable levels to fulfill customer need. * Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures for controlled substances dispensing and record keeping. * 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.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM. D.) or equivalent in Pharmacy, and Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA), plus one (1) year experience as a licensed Pharmacist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

This position requires the following Licenses and Certifications:

* Valid Pharmacist License in the state practicing pharmacy. * Valid Immunization Certification. * Valid Immunization License in the stae practicing pharmacy, if required by state requlations.

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