Staff Pharmacist

The primary purpose of this position is to assist customers with their healthcare needs and maximize health outcomes by filling prescriptions, providing clinical services, advising on therapies, and delivering excellent customer service.

Frequent independent judgments are essential to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with Rite Aid policies and state and federal laws.

1. Engage Customers

   Engage customers seeking guidance on pharmacological and non-pharmacological options for health condition management using provided clinical tools, and delivering information based on customer-preferred communication method.

2. Provide Clinical Services

   Provide clinical pharmacy services based on state regulations, including adherence support, immunizations, medication therapy management (MTM), point-of-care testing (POCT), diagnostic testing, and prescriptive authority to improve patient therapeutic outcomes.

3. Leverage Products and Services

   Leverage products and services to benefit the customer and build profitable retail business and script growth.

4. Ensure Prescription Accuracy

   Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled, by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to DEA, State and Federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.

5. Provide Patient Care

   Provide appropriate patient care with in-person, telephonic or digital means, collaborating with providers and patient care teams focused on patient health, and wellness outcomes.

6. Supervise Pharmacy Associates

   Assist Pharmacy Manager with the supervision of the pharmacy by providing leadership to the pharmacy associates and supervise the completion of their training, provide coaching, and performance feedback.

7. Handle Customer Issues

   Handle and resolve customer issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

8. Complete Certifications and Training

   Complete company required certifications, education, and training, including Whole Being Health, traditional medicine, and holistic wellness and alternative therapies, support for clinical service activities, training for regulatory requirements.

9. Maintain Pharmacy Security

   Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department.

10. Follow Standard Work

    Ensure that Standard Work is followed for performing activities or processes.

Education Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Pharmacist License in the state practicing pharmacy

Immunization Certification

Immunization License in the state practicing pharmacy, if required by state regulations

CPR Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Building Customer Relationships, Valuing Differences, Driving Innovation, Building Talent, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Stress Tolerance

Work Experience

Required: Fair Chance Act

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rite Aid is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment where individual differences are appreciated and respected.