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Job Number:
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14176170
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Job Type:
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Full-Time
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Job Category:
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Pharmacist
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Company:
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Safeway Companies
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Location:
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Los Angeles, CA
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Date Posted:
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10/29/2009
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Travel:
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None
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Premiere Job Posting!!!
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Attractive benefits package
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The Vons Division of Safeway is accepting applications for a FT Staff Pharmacist for the North East area of Los Angeles California.
Vons operates 163 pharmacies throughout Southern California and Nevada.
>POSITION PURPOSE:
The Pharmacist works under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager to assist in Store Pharmacy operations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Responsible for helping the store pharmacy operations achieve their planned business objectives
- All activities related to the preparation, dispensing and sale of prescription and pharmacy related products
- Pharmacists will be required to actively participate in the Pharmacy Care program, including administering immunizations. This includes successful completion of APHA immunization training or its equivalent
- Assist in the operation of assigned Pharmacy which includes World Class Customer service, sales, gross margin improvements, inventory purchasing and management, expense control and staff issues
- Partner with management in developing and implementing store programs to help meet sales objectives and increase prescription volume
- Provide the Pharmacy Manager updates on Pharmacy operations
- Understands and complies with Best Practice Standards and execution by pharmacy staff when Pharmacy Manager is absent
- Ensure compliance to all local, state, federal laws, and company policies and procedures
- Aid in the training and development of retail pharmacy staff
- Confront complex pharmacy operational issues with situation specific business solutions
KNOWLEDGE:
Education Level:
- Degree in Pharmacy required (B.S. or Pharm. D.)
- Licensed pharmacist in state where working
Experience, Skills and Background:
- Knowledge of laws governing OTC drugs, pharmacy products and third party plans
- Customer relations skills including meeting customer needs and establishing a World Class Service environment
- High degree of initiative and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to complete work with a minimum of supervision under rigid time constraints
- Demonstrates sound business ethics
- Working knowledge of computer including Microsoft office, Access, Excel, and Word
- Detail oriented with ability to prioritize work
- Capability to effectively understand customers and employees inquiries
- Interpersonal skills including building relationships and conflict resolution
- Ability to work different schedules to meet store and customer needs
KEY CONTACTS:
Internal Contacts:
- Interacts with store management and employees
External Contacts:
- Interacts with customers, medical personnel, and insurance companies daily
Our Pharmacists:
- Enjoy a full professional career
- Practice in a community setting that allows maximum patient contact
- Utilize a state-of-the-art PDX pharmacy computer system
- Work in pharmacies that do not have drive-thru windows
- Have the opportunity to pursue clinical interests such as immunization or disease state management certification
Vons offers an attractive benefits package that can include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Company Funded Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program and Spending Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Review Course Reimbursement
You must be a pharmacist licensed in the State of California.
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