Pharmaceutical Specialist

The role of a Pharmaceutical Specialist at Fred Meyer is a challenging and rewarding position that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will be responsible for ensuring that prescriptions are accurately filled and dispensed to customers in a timely manner.

Key responsibilities include administering vaccines as needed, providing patient counseling and pharmaceutical care, and maintaining a professional image through personal appearance, conduct, and attitude. You will also be expected to achieve a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers, and its competition, and create a positive pharmacy department image through strong service, friendliness, and cooperativeness with customers, associates, and outside vendors.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will be required to monitor stock replenishment, inventory levels, policies/procedures, record keeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, proper operation of all equipment, pricing, planograms, returns, budgets, reports to management, and product recalls per company policy. You will also need to establish/maintain all record keeping practices necessary for legal compliance, company policies, accounting policies, and other requested reports.

A minimum Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and current state pharmacist licensure in good standing are required for this position. Effective oral/written communication skills, knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction), and the ability to handle stressful situations are also essential.

We offer competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts, and opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience, with an estimated salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year.