PHARMACY/PHARMACIST ASST LEADER

Kroger • Brentwood, TN

78d

About The Position

Accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice, within the limits of state and federal laws and corporate policies. Manage and maximize the financial performance of the pharmacy department by monitoring the pharmacy budget, minimizing or altogether avoiding unauthorized overtime, performing necessary pharmacy staff training and development, providing excellence in customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, controlling pharmacy inventory, and providing/implementing/participating in corporate approved clinical services. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy.
• 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• License must be in good standing.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Participation in clinical programs following company sponsored training.
• Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management.
• Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team.
• Appropriately handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times.
• Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other sales initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maximize the financial performance of the pharmacy department.
• Monitor the pharmacy budget and minimize unauthorized overtime.
• Perform necessary pharmacy staff training and development.
• Provide excellence in customer service.
• Manage prescription pricing and generic utilization.
• Control pharmacy inventory.
• Provide, implement, and participate in corporate approved clinical services.
• Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals.
• Avoid unnecessary overstock and reduce fill on-arrival prescriptions.
• Ensure all staff members are trained in proper ordering and inventory record keeping procedures.
• Comply with all corporate mandated controlled substance operating procedures.
• Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and handle problems, rejections, and audits.
• Schedule pharmacy staff to control or avoid unnecessary labor costs.
• Maintain all pharmacy records required by state and federal laws and company policies.
• Perform effective detailing visiting local physicians and 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 feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree