PHARMACY/PHARMACIST LEADER (HR)

The Kroger Co.•Craig, CO

About The Position

Accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within state and federal laws and corporate policies. The Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader manages and maximizes pharmacy financial performance by monitoring the budget, controlling labor and inventory costs, training and developing staff, delivering excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, and providing or participating in approved clinical services. The role demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position performs staff pharmacist duties while leading the pharmacy team, overseeing sales initiatives, staffing, inventory, controlled-substance procedures, records, insurance profitability, and budget goals. It also supports public health and disease-management initiatives, visits local physicians and community targets, and may travel independently as needed. The leader supervises and coaches direct reports, completes performance reviews, and provides feedback. The role requires working cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment, managing conflict constructively, protecting customer and business information, following directions, and supporting minors, people with special needs, and older adults. Essential job functions must be performed 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.
Minimum age of 21.
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 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.
Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
Ability to act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information.
Ability to follow directions and seek assistance as needed to resolve customer and business issues.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 initiatives developed by the division pharmacy department.
Perform the duties expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow legal and company requirements.
Direct the pharmacy team to meet warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce fill-on-arrival prescriptions, and follow ordering and inventory recordkeeping procedures.
Comply with corporate controlled-substance operating procedures.
Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and address related problems, rejections, and audits promptly.
Schedule pharmacy staff to control or avoid unnecessary labor costs.
Maintain pharmacy records required by state and federal law and company policy.
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.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, subject to plan and eligibility terms.
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 a career through the Continuing Education program.
Training programs and career pathways.
Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave, subject to applicable terms.
401(k) plan and/or Taft-Hartley pension fund participation, subject to eligibility requirements.
Group term life insurance, depending on location and eligibility criteria.
Potential bonus eligibility, depending on applicable criteria.
Tuition assistance, college scholarships, and educational leave of absence, depending on location and eligibility criteria.
Internal training and development resources.