Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Publix•Pooler, GA

22h

About The Position

As a Publix Pharmacy Associate, the Assistant Pharmacy Manager works in a patient-centric pharmacy environment that offers clinical services such as immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM). The position supports the overall success of the pharmacy department and, in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager, helps lead staff, deliver pharmacy services, and manage department operations. The role also contributes to community health initiatives and may offer career development opportunities across Publix pharmacy and related areas. The Assistant Pharmacy Manager serves as pharmacist-on-duty, motivates and develops the team, supports patient counseling and personalized service, and helps execute pharmacy programs and processes. The role includes managing performance, scheduling and assigning work, supporting prescription processing and inventory operations, advancing clinical initiatives, and maintaining a flexible work-week schedule to meet customer needs. Other duties may be 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 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

Support the overall success of the pharmacy department by executing strategy, setting priorities, and motivating and inspiring staff while serving as pharmacist-on-duty.
In the absence of the Pharmacy Manager, provide high-quality pharmacy service and empower staff to counsel patients, build personalized relationships, promote customer loyalty, and offer pharmacist-led clinical services.
Mentor, train, and develop pharmacy staff by providing developmental opportunities and challenging assignments suited to individual needs.
Promote accountability for pharmacy department goals and champion the execution of programs and processes, encouraging innovation.
Manage department performance, including scheduling and assigning tasks to ensure 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 maintain a competitive advantage.
Develop expertise in the pharmacy technology system and its use for routine and complex prescription processing.
Manage medication on-hand inventory and mentor others in pharmacy inventory best practices, including maximizing sales, minimizing shrink, and meeting customer needs through programs such as auto refill and Sync Your Refills.
Advance pharmacy 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.