Assistant Pharmacy Manager - The Villages, FL

Publix•The Villages, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Pharmacy Manager supports the overall success of the pharmacy department by executing strategy, inspiring and developing staff, and providing best-in-class patient service. The role serves as pharmacist-on-duty and helps lead department operations in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence. It combines patient-centered pharmacy care—including counseling, immunizations, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), and other clinical services—with team leadership, performance management, inventory oversight, and community engagement. The position requires a flexible work-week schedule to meet customer needs and includes other duties as assigned.

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 or thereafter.
Must not have received an unacceptable result on a company-sponsored drug test within the last three years.
Must be an immunizing pharmacist meeting state requirements, or be scheduled to become an immunizer in the next set of training classes.
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.

Responsibilities

Support the overall success of the pharmacy department by executing strategy, motivating and inspiring staff, setting priorities, and seeking feedback and development opportunities.
Serve as pharmacist-on-duty and provide best-in-class pharmacy service to patients.
Empower staff to provide counseling, personalized relationships, customer loyalty, pharmacist-led clinical services, and preventative care.
Mentor, train, and develop the pharmacy team, providing tailored developmental opportunities and challenging assignments.
Promote accountability for department goals and champion programs, processes, and innovation.
Manage department performance, including scheduling and assigning tasks to complete operational activities efficiently and on time.
Use pharmacy sales and service metrics, best practices, and sound business decisions to support continuous improvement and a competitive advantage.
Develop expertise in the pharmacy technology system and its use for routine and complex prescription processing.
Manage medication inventory and pharmacy inventory operations; mentor others in practices that maximize sales, minimize shrink, and meet customer needs, including use of auto refill and Sync Your Refills programs.
Advance clinical initiatives, including Medication Therapy Management (MTM) 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 to meet customer needs and perform other duties as assigned.