PHARMACY/PHARMACIST-FLOATER

The Kroger Co. • Louisville, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist-Floater provides customer service in a safe and clean environment and supports the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The role dispenses and compounds medications, reviews prescriptions for accuracy and interactions, administers immunizations, completes clinical services, and verifies the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Interns. The Pharmacist-Floater may adjust their schedule to staff open shifts and must be able to travel independently. The position follows applicable laws, regulations, company policies, ethical standards, 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.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel independently.

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 good communication about the company in customers’ presence and on social media.
• Administer immunizations according to Kroger standing orders and procedures.
• Complete clinical services according to 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 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.
• Engage the pharmacy team to maintain appropriate day supplies and follow recall protocols.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special advertisements.
• Follow state and federal laws regarding annual department and personal licensing applications and renewals.
• 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 schedules to staff open shifts when necessary.
• Communicate special programs and information that affects department members or job functions.
• Comply with company policies and union contracts.
• 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, subject to plans and eligibility.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and career pathways.
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan and/or Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Group term life insurance, subject to eligibility and location criteria.
• Potential bonus eligibility, depending on criteria.
• Tuition assistance, college scholarships, and educational leave of absence, subject to eligibility and location criteria.
• Internal training and development resources.
• Mental and emotional support resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive health care and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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