PHARMACY LEADER Negotiable Sign on Bonus

The Kroger Co. • Lacey, WA

11d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Leader is accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within applicable state and federal laws and company 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 management, and participation in approved clinical services. The Pharmacy Leader demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The role performs staff pharmacist duties while leading the pharmacy team, overseeing workflow and customer concerns, directing sales and inventory initiatives, maintaining required records, and ensuring compliance with legal, corporate, and controlled-substance procedures. The Pharmacy Leader supervises and coaches direct reports, supports public health initiatives and disease-state management, and may travel independently as business needs require. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
• Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.
• Participation in clinical programs following company-sponsored training.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict constructively.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist 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 developed 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 in a timely manner.
• Schedule pharmacy staff to help 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.
• Conduct effective detailing visits to 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.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
• Handle customer and business information honestly and with integrity; follow directions and seek assistance as needed to resolve issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform the essential job functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, subject to applicable plans and eligibility.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service; vacation, sick leave, and parental leave are also listed among benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling and mental and emotional support resources.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, college scholarships, and educational leave of absence, subject to eligibility and other criteria.
• 401(k) plan and/or Taft-Hartley pension fund participation, subject to eligibility.
• Group term life insurance, subject to location criteria and eligibility.
• Potential bonus eligibility depending on location criteria.
• Internal training and development resources and career pathways.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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