PHARMACY/PHARMACIST (HR)

The Kroger Co.•Parker, CO

11d

About The Position

The Pharmacist fulfills customers’ prescription needs with a focus on accuracy, provides vaccinations, patient counseling and pharmaceutical care, and ensures pharmacy operations comply with applicable local, state and federal laws, including HIPAA. The role helps create an outstanding customer experience, maintains a safe, clean and professional pharmacy, and supports the department’s sales, profit, quality assurance and staffing goals. The pharmacist monitors pharmacy activities and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. The position also oversees inventory, controlled substances, recordkeeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, equipment, pricing, product returns and recalls, and other pharmacy operations according to company policies and legal requirements. The pharmacist maintains professional relationships with customers, associates and vendors, keeps required signage and reference materials organized, and continues to develop pharmacy knowledge and skills. The role requires cooperative work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment and interaction with minors, individuals with special needs and older adults.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of basic math, including counting, addition and subtraction.
Ability to handle stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

One year of retail experience.
A second language, in speaking, reading and/or writing.

Responsibilities

Fulfill customers’ prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled.
Administer vaccines as needed.
Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers.
Ensure pharmacies comply with all local, state and federal laws, including HIPAA.
Maintain a professional image through personal appearance, conduct, attitude and the physical condition of the pharmacy; adhere to pharmacy standards and enforce company dress standards.
Develop a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers and its competition.
Create a positive pharmacy department image through strong service, friendliness and cooperation with customers, associates and outside vendors.
Monitor stock replenishment, inventory levels, policies and procedures, recordkeeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, equipment operation, pricing, planograms, returns, budgets, management reports and product recalls according to company policy.
Maintain proper records, inventory and security for scheduled drugs, including controlled substances and narcotics.
Follow procedures for handling pharmacy products from authorized sources.
Ensure accuracy tools, including the accuracy scanner and 24-hour post-dispensing audit report, are used appropriately.
Maintain records required for legal compliance, company policies, accounting policies and requested reports.
Keep the work area clean and organized, including counters, shelves, floors and the customer counter.
Ensure product returns are handled promptly and according to company policy.
Maintain equipment, including computers, printers, accuracy scanners and cash registers, in working condition.
Maintain and organize policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment, and verify that staff know how to use them.
Maintain required signage, including store hours, counseling and service signs, pharmacists’ photographs and names, and other requested signs.
Make a strong and continuous effort to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs and older adults.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
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 associate’s career through the Continuing Education program.
Industry-leading training programs and career pathways.
Vacation, sick leave and parental leave, subject to eligibility.
Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to eligibility.
Group term life insurance, subject to applicable criteria and eligibility.
Potential bonus eligibility, depending on applicable criteria.
Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on location and eligibility.
Mental and emotional support resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
Internal training and development resources.