Central Fill Pharmacist

Kroger•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Direct technicians in the areas of workflow, scheduling, accuracy and the dispensing operation. Ensure the highest quality and accuracy in delivering patient prescriptions is maintained throughout the customer experience and interaction with the pharmacy. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or recognition as a Foreign Pharmacist Equivalent Graduate from the Board of Pharmacy
Any Specialty Pharmacy experience
Current clinical license for all states within the geographical sector
Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing
Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
Ability to handle stressful situations
Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
Effective oral/written communication skills

Nice To Haves

1 year of retail experience
Any Central Fill or Mail Order Pharmacy experience
Any leadership experience

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee the dispensing process and associated record-keeping activities
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving customer/store complaints, including appropriate applicable documentation
Assist in managing inventory and drug file maintenance
Communicate with the Central Fill general manager, Central Fill pharmacy manager and system administrator regarding any operational issues, suggestions and/or repairs
Participate in periodic review and update of policies and procedures
Participate in the orientation and training of new pharmacists and associates
Provide leadership and direction to supervisors, leads and customer service representatives
Ensure patient information is handled in a HIPAA compliant manner
Comply with state and federal drug laws as regulated
Establish/maintain all record keeping practices necessary for legal compliance, company policies, accounting policies and other requested reports
Maintain all equipment (e.g., computers, printers, accuracy scanners and cash registers) to ensure it remains in working condition
Maintain and organize all policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment and verify that all staff is knowledgeable of their use
Make a strong and continuous effort to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills
May be required to obtain pharmacist licensure in additional states based on business need and regulatory requirements
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation