Pharmacy/Part Time Pharmacist

The Kroger Co. • Fort Wayne, IN

13h

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides customer service in a safe and clean environment while supporting Kroger’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role dispenses and compounds medications, reviews prescriptions and patient profiles for accuracy and potential interactions, administers immunizations, and completes clinical services. The Pharmacist also verifies the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Interns, maintains quality and safety standards, follows applicable laws and company procedures, and collaborates with the pharmacy team to support department operations.

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, appreciative customer service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, positive attitude, and communicate positively about the company in person 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 prescriptions for accuracy and determine the formulas and ingredients needed.
• Check new medications against existing medications and patient profiles for drug-drug or drug-disease interactions before filling prescriptions.
• Verify Pharmacy Technician and Intern 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 hazardous-waste-drug disposal procedures.
• Help prevent and report robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Support preventative maintenance through proper equipment inspection and repair.
• Follow safety procedures, identify or correct unsafe conditions, and reinforce safety programs.
• Promptly report customer or employee accidents to management.
• Adjust personal schedule to cover open shifts in the business unit when necessary.
• Communicate information that affects the department or job functions to department members.
• Comply with company policies and applicable union 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

• 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 employee’s career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level