PHARMACIST LEADER (Frayser Blvd)

The Kroger Co.•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Pharmacist Leader is accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within state and federal law and corporate policies. The role manages the pharmacy department’s financial performance by monitoring its budget, controlling labor and inventory costs, supporting staff training and development, delivering excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, and implementing or participating in approved clinical services. The leader demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position performs the functions of a staff pharmacist while leading pharmacy workflow, sales initiatives, inventory and controlled-substance procedures, staffing, records, and operational goals. It also supports public health and disease-management initiatives, monitors third-party profitability and issues, and coaches direct reports. Independent travel may be needed to support business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy.
At least 2 years of related retail experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 21 years of age.
Participate in clinical programs after company-sponsored training.
Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.
Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents.
Proven leadership skills.
Pharmacist license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s).
Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management.

Responsibilities

Perform staff pharmacist functions and serve as a role model for the pharmacy team; handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce wait times.
Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other initiatives developed by the division pharmacy department.
Perform the duties expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow legal and company requirements.
Direct the pharmacy team to meet warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce fill-on-arrival prescriptions, and follow ordering and inventory-recordkeeping procedures.
Comply with corporate-mandated controlled-substance operating procedures.
Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and address third-party problems, rejections, and audits in a timely manner.
Schedule pharmacy staff to control or avoid unnecessary labor costs.
Maintain pharmacy records required by state and federal laws and company policies.
Direct the pharmacy to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory, and sales goals.
Visit local physicians and other community targets to perform effective detailing.
Promote, implement, and participate in public health initiatives and disease-state management services.
Travel independently as needed to support business needs.
Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide direct feedback.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the associate’s career through the Continuing Education program.
Access to training programs and career pathways.

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