Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader - 45K Sign On Bonus

Kroger•Oshkosh, WI

About The Position

The Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader is accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within state and federal laws and corporate policies. The role manages the pharmacy department’s financial performance by monitoring its budget, minimizing unauthorized overtime, training and developing staff, providing excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, controlling inventory, and implementing or participating in approved clinical services. The leader demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position performs staff pharmacist duties while leading and coaching the pharmacy team, overseeing workflow, sales initiatives, inventory, scheduling, compliance, and financial targets. It also supports public health and disease-management initiatives, manages third-party and insurance matters, and may travel independently to meet 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.
Minimum age of 21.
Participation 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 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 developed by the division pharmacy department.
Perform the duties required of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow all legal and company requirements.
Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce fill-on-arrival prescriptions, and follow proper ordering and inventory recordkeeping procedures.
Comply with corporate-mandated controlled substance operating procedures.
Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and timely handle third-party 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.