Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Publix•Inverness, FL

About The Position

As a Publix Pharmacy Associate, the Assistant Pharmacy Manager works in a patient-centric pharmacy environment offering services such as immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM). The role supports the pharmacy department’s success by leading and developing staff, delivering patient-focused service, overseeing department performance and operations, and advancing clinical initiatives. The Assistant Pharmacy Manager serves as pharmacist-on-duty and performs leadership and operational duties in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager or pharmacist in charge. The position also includes community involvement and 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 hold 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.

Nice To Haves

Be an immunizing pharmacist who meets 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.
Knowledge of retail merchandising and inventory control.

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 in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence.
Provide high-quality pharmacy service through counseling, personalized patient relationships, customer loyalty, and pharmacist-led clinical services focused on health, wellness, and preventative care.
Mentor, train, and develop pharmacy staff through tailored development opportunities and challenging assignments.
Promote accountability for pharmacy department goals, champion programs and processes, and encourage innovation.
Manage department performance, including scheduling and assigning tasks to ensure operational activities are completed efficiently and on time.
Monitor sales and service metrics, apply best practices, and make sound business decisions to support continuous improvement and competitiveness when the pharmacist in charge is absent.
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 addressing local health and preventative-care needs, such as health screenings.
Maintain a flexible work-week schedule to meet customer needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately held Publix stock.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Group health, dental, and vision plans.
Paid Time Off.
Paid Parental Leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Publix pharmacies are closed for seven holidays per year.
Quarterly retail bonus based on sales and profits, calculated at the end of each inventory period.