New York City Supermarket Chain with three pharmacies has an immediate opening for a Full
Time Floating Pharmacist. The successful candidate will have a pleasant, customer service
oriented demeanor, have excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to
work a flexible schedule that includes working on Saturday and Sunday. The Pharmacist will
dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.
They also may provide advice on how to lead a healthy lifestyle, conduct health and wellness
screenings, provide immunizations, and oversee the medications given to patients.
Responsibilities:
- Fill prescriptions, verifying instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of
medication to give to patients
- Check whether the prescription will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is
taking or any medical conditions the patient has
- Instruct patients on how and when to take a prescribed medicine and inform them about
potential side effects they may experience from taking the medicine
- Advise patients about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, and managing stress,
and on other issues, such as what equipment or supplies would be best to treat a health
problem
- Give flu shots and other vaccinations
- Listen carefully to customers to interpret their needs and issues and offer information and
advice
- Prepare medicine when appropriate using correct dosages and material for each
individual patient
- Keep records of patient history and of all activities regarding heavy medication
- Keep abreast of advancements in medicine by attending conferences and seminars and
collaborating with other healthcare professionals
- Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations and procedures
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a pharmacist
- Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical
compounds, medical brands etc.
- Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy information systems (McKesson)
- Excellent organizing skills
- Excellent communication skills with a customer centric approach
- Integrity and compassion
- Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmacology
- Valid license to practice the profession in the State of NY
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule. Weekends a must.