Pharmacy/Part Time Pharmacist

The Kroger Co. • Huntington, IN

9h

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides exceptional customer service in a safe, clean, and inclusive environment while supporting Kroger’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role dispenses and compounds medications, reviews prescriptions for accuracy and potential interactions, verifies the work of pharmacy technicians and interns, and administers immunizations according to Kroger procedures. The Pharmacist also supports clinical services, pharmacy operations, safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and teamwork. This is described as a part-time opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Pharmacist in good standing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, with strong initiative to achieve high standards and results.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience preferred.
• Pharmacy experience.
• Retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, professional customer service to internal and external customers and communicate positively about the company.
• Administer immunizations according to Kroger standing orders and procedures.
• Complete clinical services according to the relevant caseload.
• Dispense medications pursuant to prescriptions and applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Compound medications using standard formulas and processes, including weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and determine required formulas and ingredients.
• Check new medications against existing medications and the patient profile for drug or drug-disease interactions before filling prescriptions.
• Verify pharmacy technicians’ and interns’ work, including the accuracy of assembled prescriptions.
• Support special promotions in consultation with the Pharmacy Manager.
• Engage the pharmacy team to maintain appropriate day supply and follow recall protocols.
• Maintain required department and personal licensing applications and renewals in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Follow quality assurance procedures and maintain security of controlled substances and proper disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Help prevent and report robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Support preventative maintenance through proper equipment inspection and repair.
• Follow safety programs and procedures, identify or correct unsafe conditions, and promptly report customer or employee accidents to management.
• Adjust personal schedule to staff the business unit’s open shifts when necessary.
• Communicate information that affects the department or job functions.
• Comply with company policies and union contract provisions.
• Follow company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including HIPAA, Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse requirements, and DEA procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to promote teamwork and align with organizational goals.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company 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 through Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the career through the Continuing Education program.
• Industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time