Pharmacy Manager

Kroger•Gig Harbor, WA

17d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Manager 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 by monitoring its budget, controlling labor and inventory costs, developing staff, providing excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, and participating in company-approved clinical services. The Pharmacy Manager also demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy.
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 the 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 in good standing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform staff pharmacist duties and serve as a role model for the pharmacy team; handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer 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 promptly handle related problems, rejections, and audits.
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.
Perform the essential job functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.