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The primary purpose of the Central Fill Pharmacist is to fulfill and conduct prescription product verification in an automated pharmacy setting. Under general direction of the Pharmacy Manager, ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for the Central Fill facility; frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of Rite Aid's brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of Rite Aid’s brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Accurately fill and verify prescriptions; consult with store pharmacists regarding prescription orders; monitors storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals.
• May provide functional supervision to ancillary staff in the pharmacy department, including training, assigning duties, and providing input for performance evaluations.
• Maintain records of all transactions of the pharmacy necessary to ensure accurate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; ensure legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing pharmacy operations.
• Partner in the development innovation and execution of operational strategies to maintain pharmacy excellence for pharmacist and ancillary personnel
• Perform outreach via telephone in order to recruit Compliance Packaging patients; synchronize patients’ medication using pharmacy dispensing system and enroll patients in Compliance Packaging program; perform monthly outreach to enrolled patients to ensure proper medications are packaged
• Assists with the assignment of duties and scheduling of pharmacy staff to ensure payroll and productivity budget guidelines are met in conjunction with Pharmacy Technician Leads
• Troubleshoots automated pharmacy equipment to ensure continuous workflow while providing a clean and professional environment that protects employee and customer safety
• Document, report, and provide root cause analysis on dispensing errors, in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines, to direct supervisor

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Pharmacy or Doctoral degree (PHARM.D.).
• Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA).
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing in the state for which you are applying.

* The above information represents a summary of the functions and requirements of this position. Additional details are available on the full job description.