PHARMACY LEADER - CLARKSVILLE, TN

The Kroger Co. • Clarksville, TN

2h

About The Position

The Pharmacy Leader is accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within the limits of state and federal laws and corporate policies. The role manages and maximizes the pharmacy department’s financial performance by monitoring the budget, minimizing unauthorized overtime, training and developing pharmacy staff, delivering excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, controlling inventory, and providing or participating in corporate-approved clinical services. The Pharmacy Leader is expected to demonstrate the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The role performs staff pharmacist duties while leading the pharmacy team, directing workflow, supporting sales initiatives, managing inventory and labor, maintaining required records, and overseeing compliance with legal, corporate, and controlled-substance procedures. It also includes community outreach, public health and disease-management services, staff supervision and coaching, and independent travel 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.
• Participate in clinical programs following company-sponsored training.
• Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Pharmacy license must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform staff pharmacist functions and serve as a role model for the pharmacy team; handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce wait times.
• Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other sales initiatives established by the division pharmacy department.
• Perform the duties required of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and comply with 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-keeping procedures.
• Comply with corporate-mandated controlled-substance operating procedures.
• Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and address third-party problems, rejections, and audits promptly.
• Schedule pharmacy staff to control or avoid unnecessary labor costs.
• Maintain pharmacy records required by state and federal laws and company policies.
• Direct the pharmacy to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory, and sales goals.
• Visit local physicians and other community targets to perform effective detailing.
• 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.
• Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including 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 through 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 career pathways supporting growth.

What This Job Offers

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