Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Publix • Ocala, FL

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About The Position

As a Publix Pharmacy Associate, the Assistant Pharmacy Manager works in a patient-centric pharmacy environment offering clinical services such as immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM). The role supports the overall success of the pharmacy department and, in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager, serves as the pharmacist-on-duty and helps lead department operations. The position provides patient service and counseling, develops staff, manages performance and inventory, supports clinical initiatives, and participates in local community health events. The role requires a flexible work-week schedule to meet customer needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a graduate of a school of pharmacy.
• Must have and maintain an unrestricted state pharmacist license.
• Must not have active suspensions, sanctions, or other restrictions related to participation in a private, federal, or state health insurance program, upon hire and thereafter.
• Must not have received an unacceptable result on a company-sponsored drug test within the last three years.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and understand instructions and solve problems.
• Numerical and financial aptitude and knowledge of retail merchandising and inventory.

Nice To Haves

• Be an immunizing pharmacist meeting the requirements established by the state, or be scheduled to become an immunizer in the next set of training classes.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall success of the pharmacy department by executing strategy, motivating and inspiring staff, setting priorities, and seeking feedback and development opportunities.
• In the absence of the Pharmacy Manager, serve as pharmacist-on-duty and provide best-in-class pharmacy service to patients.
• Empower staff to provide value and service through counseling, personalized relationships, customer loyalty, pharmacist-led clinical services, and preventative care.
• Mentor, train, and develop the pharmacy team through developmental opportunities and challenging assignments tailored to staff needs.
• Promote accountability for department goals and champion programs and processes, building enthusiasm for innovation.
• Manage department performance, including scheduling and assigning tasks to ensure complex operational activities are completed efficiently and on time.
• Use pharmacy sales and service metrics, best practices, and sound business decisions to support continuous improvement and competitive performance.
• Develop expertise in the pharmacy technology system and its use for routine and complex prescription processing.
• Manage medication inventory and mentor others on inventory best practices to maximize sales, minimize shrink, and meet customer needs, including use of auto refill and Sync Your Refills programs.
• Advance pharmacy clinical initiatives, including Medication Therapy Management and immunizations.
• Participate in local community events, such as health screenings, to address local health and preventative care needs.
• Maintain a flexible work-week schedule and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager