4 Secret Ways to Attract Good Pharmacists to Your Pharmacy (Part II)
Continued from a previous article:
Secret #2: Pharmacists are thinking more about stability these days.
From talking to pharmacists, what has changed in the last year is that pharmacists are more cautious with doing their research on whether a company is financially sound or not. Some are concerned about working for smaller companies (ie, small independent pharmacies) for the reason of stability concerns.
SOLUTION: Make a pharmacist feel comfortable about the stability of your company, whether sharing financials with them, your pharmacy’s growth plans, or long-term vision & leadership.
Secret #3: Pharmacists complain the most about variable work schedule.
This is the most common complaint I hear from pharmacists. Many pharmacists have rotating, variable shifts, and don’t know their schedule early in advance.
SOLUTION: If your pharmacy offers a set schedule and knowing about your schedule in advance, definitely highlight this as a benefit.
Secret #4: Focus on the pharmacists who know about you.
It’s easier to attract a pharmacist who has worked at your pharmacy before as a pharmacy student or resident. You also have the benefit of having experienced the pharmacist’s capability and fit for the position.
It’s easier to attract a pharmacist who has worked at your pharmacy before as a pharmacy student or resident. You also have the benefit of having experienced the pharmacist’s capability and fit for the position.
SOLUTION: Attract pharmacists by developing an externship program or residency program, if you don’t have one already. Stay in touch with them–they may become your future hires.
Comment below on what has worked well to attract good pharmacists to your pharmacy.
