PHARMACY/PHARMACIST LEADER (HR)
About The Position
The Pharmacy/Pharmacist 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 by monitoring its budget, controlling labor and inventory costs, training and developing pharmacy staff, providing excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, and implementing 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 directing pharmacy operations and workflow, leading sales initiatives, overseeing inventory and controlled-substance procedures, and ensuring legal and company requirements are followed. It supervises, coaches, schedules, and evaluates direct reports; supports public health initiatives and disease-state management; and may travel independently to meet business needs. The role also provides support through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
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.
- Pharmacy 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.
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 required of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow all 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-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 with 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, manage conflict cooperatively, act honestly and with integrity, and follow directions or seek assistance as necessary.
- Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
- Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through company or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- 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 the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
- Training programs and diverse career pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
