FT Pharmacist (36 Hrs) - Pharmacy - 2376 (Floater)

Category/Area of Expertise: Pharmacy

Job Requisition: 324295

Address: USA-DC-Washington-1400 7th Street Nw

Store Code: GF - Store Admin (2500095)

Who is Giant & Why Join Us?

Born in the DMV, Giant Food has proudly served our communities for over 90 years. From our first store on Georgia Avenue to becoming the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area, we've stayed rooted in what matters most-our people and our neighborhoods. Today, we operate more than 160 stores across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, continuing our mission to be the most trusted and loved local food retailer.

At Giant, our purpose goes beyond the aisles. We actively partner with community organizations to enrich the lives of our neighbors and create meaningful impact where we live and work.

When you join Giant, you become part of a culture built on three core commitments: Grow, Care, and Belong.

We support your growth through tuition reimbursement, scholarships and grants, leadership development, career advancement opportunities, continuous learning, and access to financial resources like Market USA Credit Union.

We care for our associates with comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match (eligible positions), paid time off, employee assistance programs, and wellbeing resources that support you both on and off the job.

You'll belong in an inclusive environment supported by Business Resource Groups, recognition programs, community outreach initiatives, and volunteer opportunities that connect you to the communities we serve.

Join our team and be part of a 90+ year legacy-because food makes us a grocery store, but our people make us GIANT.

Position Summary

Love helping people feel their best while delivering care with precision? Join our Pharmacy Team and provide expert support, ensure accuracy and make every patient interaction a positive experience.

Position Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of medications while delivering exceptional patient care in a retail pharmacy setting. This role is responsible for managing pharmacy staff; this role provides prescription verification, medication counseling, immunization services, and support for health and wellness initiatives.

The Pharmacist works closely with pharmacy technicians, store leadership, and healthcare providers to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, uphold company standards, and promote positive customer experience.

Key responsibilities include interpreting and verifying prescriptions, preventing drug interactions, overseeing pharmacy workflow, resolving insurance issues, and resolving customer and patient concerns. Ensuring all pharmacy associates provide best in class customer service and healthcare, managing controllables to improve P&L performance, inventory management, managing budgets, and maintaining accurate records.

The Pharmacist also engages in patient education, medication therapy management, and supports and grows vaccination and clinical service programs both inside the store and out in the community. Success in this role requires strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

Grow Our People

• We care deeply about people, enjoy diversity and develop talent to get the best out of all of us

Obsess Over Customers

• We delight our customers with innovative products and experiences that support a healthier future for people and planet

Win Together

• We collaborate across boundaries to deliver on our strategy and purpose

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensures adherence to federal and state pharmacy laws, HIPAA, OSHA, and DEA regulations
• Maintains pharmacy licensing, audits, documentation, and controlled substance protocols

Staff Leadership & Development

• Coaches, trains, and evaluates pharmacists, technicians, and support staff
• Promotes teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment
• Delegates effectively and manages schedules, roles, and workload distribution

Operational Excellence & Workflow Management

• Oversees daily pharmacy operations, prescription fulfillment, and quality controls
• Optimizes processes for efficiency, accuracy, and service levels
• Troubleshoots operational issues and implements continuous improvements

Inventory & Financial Management

• Manages ordering, stock levels, shrink control, and waste reduction
• Monitors budgets, reimbursement processes, and cost-saving initiatives
• Ensures formulary compliance and proper handling of high-cost medications

Patient Care & Customer Service

• Provides expert counseling, MTM services, and immunization support
• Handles escalations and ensures high levels of patient satisfaction
• Builds strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers

What You Will Bring

• Bachelors of science in pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of employment
• Immunization certification (e.g., APhA or state-recognized equivalent)
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) certification where applicable
• 2-5+ years of retail pharmacy experience (preferred)
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacist-in-Charge, or Lead Pharmacist
• Proven experience supervising pharmacists, technicians, and support staff
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations, HIPAA, and controlled substance laws
• Experience in inventory management, budgeting, and workflow optimization
• Familiarity with third-party insurance processing and reimbursement practices

Salary range is between $101,920.00 - $127,400.00