Pharmacy Department Manager

2 days ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States Rite Aid Full time
Job Summary

The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the Pharmacy department within a retail store. This includes ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled, building profitable business and script growth through recommended clinical programs, and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Counsel customers with regard to medications filled at the pharmacy.
  • Ensure growth and profitability of Pharmacy Department.
  • Handle and resolve customer issues, complaints and questions to build customer trust and loyalty.
  • Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Interact with physicians to gain additional information about customers and prescriptions to be filled.
  • Ensure excellent customer service by Pharmacy associates.
  • Maintain a clean and efficient Pharmacy department.
  • Provide leadership and development for associates by communicating career opportunities, providing regular performance feedback, and demonstrating RAPTAR (Recognition, Appreciation, Praise, Treat Associates Respectfully) behaviors.
  • Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department.
  • Maintain reports for controlled, outdated, and recalled medications; and prescription and customer files.
  • Manage pharmacy inventory at acceptable levels to fulfill customer need.
  • Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures for controlled substance dispensing and record keeping.
  • Prioritize Pharmacy Department tasks and follow through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy, and Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA) plus a minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Pharmacist; or equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition, the associate should have experience in a retail environment.

This position requires the following Licenses and Certifications:

  • Valid Pharmacist License in the state practicing pharmacy.
  • Valid Immunization Certification.
  • Valid Immunization License in the state practicing pharmacy, if required by state regulations.

Rite Aid is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment where individual differences are appreciated and respected. It is our policy, through responsible management, to recruit, hire, train, and promote associates regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.



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