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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Review and accurately fill prescriptions according to legal and ethical guidelines.

+ Counsel guests on proper medication usage, dosage, interactions, and potential side effects.

+ Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations (DEA, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).

+ Maintain accurate records of prescriptions, controlled substances, and patient profiles.

+ Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring adherence to workflow and safety standards.

+ Monitor inventory and assist with the ordering, receiving, and storage of medications and supplies along side the Pharmacy Manager.

+ Administer immunizations and other clinical services (if certified and allowed by state law).

+ Communicate with prescribers to clarify or verify prescription information as needed.

+ Stay up to date on new medications, therapies, and clinical practices.

+ Provide excellent guest service in a respectful, informative, and professional manner.

+ Participate in community wellness programs and in-store health events when applicable.

Guest Service:

+ Greet and assist guests in a friendly and courteous manner.

+ Provide knowledgeable answers to guest inquiries. Assists with and responds in a courteous and professional manner in accordance with guest service guidelines to questions from guests and prescribers in regards to knowledge of prescription and health related products and issues.

+ Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.

+ Offers advice and professional consultation in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations

+ Responds to telephone requests from guests, physicians, and vendors that require the expertise of the pharmacist.

+ Maintains CII ordering records, along with CII Monthly audits.

+ Actively participates in Clinical Programs (Immunizations, MTM, Health Screenings, etc.) and all other company sponsored programs.

+ Understands and communicates correct procedures for billing, filling and dispensing products under CMS DMEPOS guidelines.

+ Displays excellent problems solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies the “Lee’s Way- doing what’s best for our guests, our team, and our company”.

Product Handling:

+ Accurately handle, verify, and dispense prescription medications to guests, ensuring correct drug, dosage, quantity, and labeling.

+ Monitor and manage inventory levels of medications, ensuring appropriate stock rotation (First-In, First-Out), preventing expired stock, and minimizing waste.

+ Oversee the receiving of drug orders from wholesalers, confirming correct quantities, conditions, and compliance with storage requirements.

+ Ensure all medications are stored under appropriate conditions (temperature, humidity, light protection) according to manufacturer and regulatory guidelines.

+ Safely and securely store, track, and dispense controlled substances in compliance with DEA regulations, including logging, counting, and reporting discrepancies.

+ Coordinate safe and legal disposal of expired, recalled, or damaged medications through reverse distribution channels or hazardous waste programs.

+ Oversee proper shelving and rotation of over-the-counter (OTC) medications in the pharmacy area, ensuring expiration checks and guest safety.

+ Follow strict hygiene and sanitation protocols when handling medications to prevent cross-contamination and ensure product integrity.

+ Identify and remove recalled medications from inventory promptly and follow recall procedures as mandated by regulatory agencies.

Cleanliness and Safety:

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.

+ Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.

+ Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to management.

+ Regularly sanitize work surfaces, counting trays, pill splitters, and other dispensing tools between each prescription to prevent cross-contamination.

+ Ensure frequent handwashing or use of hand sanitizer before and after handling medications or interacting with guests.

+ Wear gloves when handling hazardous medications or during tasks requiring additional protection.

+ Follow proper procedures for compounding (if applicable), including using cleanroom protocols and aseptic techniques when required.

+ Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous waste, sharps, and expired or recalled medications using approved containers and reverse distributors.

+ Keep storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers clean and organized to maintain sanitary conditions and medication integrity.

+ Maintain clear walkways and organized shelving to prevent accidents or contamination from spills or disorganization.

+ Monitor pharmacy temperature and humidity levels daily to ensure medication storage conditions are compliant with regulatory guidelines.

+ Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed, including masks, goggles, gloves or gowns, especially when handling hazardous or aerosolized drugs.

+ Immediately clean and report any spills of hazardous substances using approved cleanup procedures and kits.

+ Educate pharmacy staff on standard operating procedures for sanitation, infection control, and personal hygiene.

+ Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and company-specific safety protocols.

+ Post and follow emergency procedures for fire, chemical exposure, accidental ingestion, or other safety incidents.

Cash Handling (if applicable):

+ Operate cash registers and handle transactions accurately.

+ Follow store policies on returns, exchanges, and refunds.

+ Ensure the security of cash and other financial transactions.

Team Collaboration:

+ Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals.

+ Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.

+ Provides a safe, clean, and positive environment; and consistently builds and supports a culture that is based on relationships and continuous improvement.

+ Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department.

+ Provides a professional example for other team members to follow.

+ Attends team meetings and training sessions.

+ Assist other departments as needed.

+ Work in a fast-paced, sales environment with tact and patience.

+ Be a positive example to pharmacy team.

Education and Experience:

+ Must have a college degree in Pharmacy (BS or PharmD).

+ Must hold a valid state license.

+ Must complete continuing education hours as required by law.

+ Ability to readily adapt to changes in schedule specifications and work priorities as the business and guest needs demand.

+ Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.

+ Must complete all required state, federal and company training programs (ie. HIPAA, Fraud Waste and Abuse, I-pledge, etc.)

+ Must be trained to provide immunizations and complete CE requirements for Pharmacist Immunizers as dictated by Utah law.

+ Must hold current CPR certificate.

Skills and Abilities:

+ Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests.

+ Friendly, customer-focused attitude.

+ Ability to cooperate with others and work as a team.

+ Punctual, dependable, and able to follow and provide instructions.

+ Ability to implement solutions quickly and effectively.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to handle team member, guest, and vendor inquiries and complaints effectively.

+ Ability to read and follow instructions.

+ Great verbal and written communication skills.

+ Age Requirement: 18yrs+ Availability: Flexible, including evenings and weekends

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.

+ Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

+ Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.

+ Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.

+ Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.

+ Prolonged periods standing and walking.

+ Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the store.

+ Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting repeatedly.

+ Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required.

Tools and Machinery:

+ Computer and pharmacy management software

+ Counting tray and spatula

+ Pill splitter and crusher

+ Label printer

+ Barcode scanner

+ Automatic tablet counter

+ Refrigerator and freezer

+ Mortar and pestle

+ Ointment slab

+ Graduated cylinders

+ Balances and scales

+ Syringes

+ Personal protective equipment (PPE)

+ Sharps container

+ Hazardous drug spill kit

+ Telephone and headset

+ Thermometer and hygrometer

+ Reference materials (digital or physical)

+ Any other items seen fit for position

Position Summary:

This position requires 20 hours per week at our Mountain Green location and the option to work 10 hours per week at our North Salt Lake location(preferred).

Lees Marketplace is looking for a personable, loyal, and community-oriented individual to be one of our Pharmacists. As a Pharmacist, you will assist each of our guests with their pharmaceutical needs to the best of your abilities in a friendly, courteous, empathetic, and knowledgeable manner. Lees Marketplace is bringing a variety of clinical opportunities to our pharmacies, such as strep testing, dispensing vaccines, flu shots, UTI testing, and more. As a Pharmacist, you will not only help dispense these practices but also assist the pharmacy manager in the training and development of the pharmacy technicians in providing the services as well. Lees is at the forefront of providing an all-encompassing patient experience, and we are ready to have you join our team! If you are ready to join a team that puts patient care above the rest, apply to be our pharmacist today!

Primary Position Duties:

+ Takes all steps required to fill prescriptions in compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures regarding the sale of pharmaceuticals.

+ Assists with and responds in a courteous and professional manner in accordance with guest service guidelines to questions from guests and prescribers in regards to knowledge of prescription and health related products and issues. \

+ Offers advice and professional consultation in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations

+ Responds to telephone requests from guests, physicians, and vendors that require the expertise of the pharmacist.

+ Maintains CII ordering records, along with CII Monthly audits.

+ Oversees maintenance of all state and federal record keeping for controlled substances.

+ Responsible for the financial performance of the pharmacy, including assisting with the budgeting process, monitoring pharmacy reports, having knowledge of direct competition; implementing pharmacy promotions.

+ Directs and ensures timely implementation of company policies, procedures and programs; enforces professional and operational standards, including compliance with legal regulations.

+ Ensures that all pharmacy team are up to date on all mandatory training; including but not limited to; Medicare Fraud Waste and Abuse Training, HIPAA Training, and Federal Combat Methamphetamine Training.

+ Manages the completion of all inventory reports.

+ Monitors third party profitability by implementing the proper processing of third party plans

+ Attends company meetings for purposes of training, coordinating plans, and communicating policies and procedures.

+ Actively participates in Clinical Programs (Immunizations, MTM, Health Screenings, etc.) and all other company sponsored programs.

+ Acts as a role model to the pharmacy team; efficiently handles guest complaints; directs pharmacy operations to keep wait times to a minimum.

+ Understands and communicates correct procedures for billing, filling and dispensing products under CMS DMEPOS guidelines.

+ Is trained, proficient and actively participates in all clinical programs.

Position Requirements:

• Availability to pick up additional shifts as needed, particularly to support team coverage during vacations

• Ability to readily adapt to changes in schedule specifications, and work priorities as the business and guest needs demand.

• Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.

• Must complete all required state, federal and company training programs. (i.e. HIPAA, Fraud Waste and Abuse, I-pledge, etc.)

Education or Skills:

+ Must have a college degree in Pharmacy (BS or PharmD).

+ Must hold a valid state license.

+ Must complete continuing education hours as required by law.

+ Ability to readily adapt to changes in schedule specifications and work priorities as the business and guest needs demand.

+ Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.

+ Must complete all required state, federal and company training programs (ie.HIPAA, Fraud Waste and Abuse, I-pledge, etc.)

+ Must be trained to provide immunizations and complete CE requirements for Pharmacist Immunizers as dictated by Utah law.

+ Must hold current CPR certificate

Benefits:

-Excellent medical, dental, vision, 401K and life insurance available to full time team members

-10% discount, restrictions apply

-Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations

-Paid Time Off to those who qualify

-Paid time and a quarter on Sundays