Pharmacy/Part Time Pharmacist

The Kroger Co. • Peoria, IL

9d • $57 - $65

About The Position

The Part Time Pharmacist provides customer service in a safe, clean environment while supporting the company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role dispenses and compounds medications, reviews prescriptions for accuracy and potential interactions, administers immunizations, completes clinical services, and verifies the work of pharmacy technicians and interns. The pharmacist also supports pharmacy operations, safety, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and union agreements.

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.
• Pharmacy experience.
• Retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service that makes internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, positive attitude, and effective communication about the company with customers and on social media.
• Administer immunizations according to Kroger standing orders and procedures.
• Complete clinical services according to the relevant case load.
• Dispense medications pursuant to prescriptions and in accordance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Compound medications using standard formulas and processes, including weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Review prescriptions to ensure accuracy and determine necessary formulas and ingredients.
• Check new medications against existing medications and patient profiles for drug or drug-disease interactions before filling prescriptions.
• Verify the work of pharmacy technicians and interns, including the accuracy of assembled prescriptions.
• Support special promotions in consultation with the Pharmacy Manager.
• Coordinate with the pharmacy team to maintain appropriate day supply and follow recall protocols.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal annual department and personal licensing application and renewal requirements.
• Follow quality assurance procedures and requirements for controlled-substance security and hazardous-waste drug disposal.
• Help prevent and report robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Support preventative maintenance through proper inspection and repair of equipment.
• Follow safety programs and procedures, and identify or correct unsafe conditions.
• Promptly report customer or employee accidents to management.
• Adjust personal schedules to staff the business unit's open shifts when necessary.
• Communicate information affecting the department or job functions to department members.
• Comply with company policies and applicable union contract provisions.
• Follow company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including HIPAA, Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse, 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 course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time