Pharmacy/Part Time Pharmacist

The Kroger Co. • Indianapolis, IN

14h

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides customer service in a safe and clean environment while demonstrating 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, administers immunizations, and completes clinical services. The pharmacist also follows applicable laws, company policies, and procedures; maintains quality assurance and controlled-substance security; supports pharmacy operations, safety, and equipment maintenance; and works collaboratively with the pharmacy team. The posting describes this as a part-time pharmacist 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 customer service that makes internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, positive attitude, and effective communication with customers and on social media.
• 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 prescriber-issued prescriptions for accuracy and determine the formulas and ingredients needed.
• Check new medications against existing medications and the patient profile for drug-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.
• Coordinate with the pharmacy team to maintain appropriate day supply and follow recall protocols.
• Comply with state and federal annual department and personal licensing application and renewal requirements.
• Maintain quality-assurance procedures, controlled-substance security, and proper disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• 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 schedule to staff the business unit’s open shifts when necessary.
• Communicate information that affects the department or job functions to department members.
• Comply with company policies and union contract provisions and agreements.
• 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

• 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 course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways offering growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time