Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Publix•Hebron, KY

About The Position

The Assistant Pharmacy Manager supports the overall success of the pharmacy department by executing strategy, motivating and developing staff, and serving as the pharmacist-on-duty in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence. The role provides patient-centered pharmacy services, supports clinical initiatives, manages department performance and operational activities, and helps ensure the pharmacy meets customer and community health needs. The position requires a flexible work-week schedule.

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.
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

Execute pharmacy department strategy, set priorities, and help maximize the department’s contribution.
Serve as pharmacist-on-duty and support pharmacy operations in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence.
Provide pharmacy service to patients, including counseling, relationship-building, customer loyalty efforts, and pharmacist-led clinical services.
Mentor, train, and develop pharmacy staff through developmental opportunities and challenging assignments tailored to individual needs.
Promote accountability for pharmacy 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 sales and service metrics, best practices, and sound business decisions to support continuous improvement and maintain 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 pharmacy clinical initiatives, including Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and immunizations.
Participate in local community events, such as health screenings, to meet local health and preventative care needs.
Maintain a flexible work-week schedule and perform other duties as assigned.