Pharmacist In Charge - FT Salaried, Excellent Benefits, & Sign on Bonus - Cosentino's Price Chopper #117 in Gardner, Kansas 66030

Cosentino's Food Stores•Gardner, KS

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC) will oversee all pharmacy operations and ensure the highest standards of patient care and regulatory compliance. This pivotal role requires exceptional leadership, a deep understanding of pharmacy practice, and a commitment to ethical conduct. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) with a proven track record in pharmacy management and workflow optimization. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of quality assurance, patient education, and exceptional customer service within our pharmacy. This is an exempt position that reports directly to Store Director and Director of Pharmacy.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm D.
Current Pharmacist license in good standing.
A valid driver’s license.
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a retail environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with Retail Pharmacy Software and POS (Point of Sale) systems.
Experience in training and developing pharmacy technicians and other support staff.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive leadership and direct supervision of all pharmacy staff, ensuring adherence to professional standards and ethical conduct.
Oversee and manage all aspects of pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing, immunizations, inventory management, and workflow optimization.
Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing pharmacy practice and drug distribution.
Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Completion of ongoing training and development as listed in Learn Something.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with privacy regulations.
Implement and maintain robust quality assurance programs to guarantee the accuracy and safety of all dispensed medications.
Develop and deliver effective patient education and counseling on medication use, potential side effects, and therapeutic outcomes.
Manage pharmaceutical inventory, including ordering, receiving, and maintaining appropriate stock levels to meet patient needs.
Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and the disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
Resolve complex patient and operational issues through effective problem-solving and critical thinking.
Participate in all interviews to hire the highest quality applicants.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development among pharmacy personnel.
Provide effective coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improve individual and team performance.
Address employee relations issues and if needed effectively work with store leadership and the Human Resource team to resolve issues.
Maintain open communication with Store Director and the Director of Pharmacy regarding any issues, concerns, or happenings in the department.
Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner.
Know, comply with, and ensure the team complies with the all-health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store. Ensure premises are always in a satisfactory state of cleanliness.
Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores, or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.