PHARMACY LEADER Negotiable Sign on Bonus

Kroger•Lacey, WA

10d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Leader is accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within applicable state and federal laws and corporate policies. The role manages the pharmacy department’s financial performance through budget monitoring, labor-cost control, staff training and development, customer service, prescription pricing and generic utilization, inventory control, and participation in approved clinical services. The Pharmacy Leader demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. This position performs staff pharmacist duties while leading, supervising, and coaching the pharmacy team. It directs workflow and sales initiatives, oversees pharmacy records and controlled-substance procedures, manages insurance profitability and audits, and works to meet labor, volume, inventory, and sales goals. The role also supports public health initiatives and disease-state management, engages with local physicians and community groups, and travels independently as needed to support business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. school of pharmacy.
At least 2 years of related retail experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 21 years of age.
Pharmacy license in good standing.
Proven leadership skills.
Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.
Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
Ability to act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information.
Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Relevant Pharmacy Board certification(s).
Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management.

Responsibilities

Perform all staff pharmacist functions and serve as a role model for the pharmacy team.
Handle customer complaints appropriately and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times.
Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other initiatives developed by the division pharmacy department.
Perform the duties expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow legal and company requirements.
Direct the pharmacy team to meet warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce fill-on-arrival prescriptions, and follow proper ordering and inventory-record procedures.
Comply with corporate-mandated controlled-substance operating procedures.
Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and handle related problems, rejections, and audits in a timely manner.
Schedule pharmacy staff to help control or avoid unnecessary labor costs.
Maintain pharmacy records required by state and federal law and company policies.
Direct the pharmacy to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory, and sales goals.
Conduct effective detailing visits with local physicians and other community targets.
Promote, implement, and participate in public health initiatives and disease-state management services.
Travel independently as needed to support business needs.
Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide direct feedback.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.