Pharmacist/Pharmacy Leader

Kroger • Indianapolis, IN

5d

About The Position

Accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within the limits of state and federal laws and corporate policies. The Pharmacist/Pharmacy Leader manages and maximizes the financial performance of the pharmacy department by monitoring its budget, minimizing or avoiding unauthorized overtime, training and developing pharmacy staff, providing excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, controlling inventory, and providing, implementing, and participating in corporate-approved clinical services. The role demonstrates the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The position performs staff pharmacist duties while leading the pharmacy team, overseeing workflow, sales initiatives, inventory, staffing, records, profitability, and departmental goals. It also supervises and coaches direct reports, supports public health and disease-state management initiatives, and travels independently as needed to support business needs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team; appropriately handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times.
• Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other sales initiatives developed by the division pharmacy department.
• Perform the duties required and expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow all legal and company requirements.
• Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce fill-on-arrival prescriptions, and ensure staff are trained in and follow proper ordering and inventory record-keeping procedures.
• Comply with corporate-mandated controlled substance operating procedures.
• Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and handle third-party problems, rejections, and audits in a timely fashion.
• Schedule pharmacy staff to help 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.
• Perform effective detailing by visiting local physicians and other community targets.
• 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 of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager