PHARMACY/PHARMACIST LEADER (HR)
About The Position
The Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader is accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within 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 implementing approved clinical services. The leader demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. This position performs the duties of a staff pharmacist while leading and coaching the pharmacy team. It oversees pharmacy operations, sales initiatives, workflow, inventory, controlled-substance procedures, records, insurance matters, scheduling, and achievement of budget and operational goals. The role also supports public health initiatives and disease-state management, builds relationships with local physicians and community organizations, and travels independently as needed to support 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.
- 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 with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
- Ability to provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
- 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 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 follow legal and company requirements.
- Direct the pharmacy team to meet warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce fill-on-arrival prescriptions, and follow appropriate ordering and inventory recordkeeping procedures.
- Comply with corporate-mandated controlled-substance operating procedures.
- Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and handle related problems, rejections, and audits promptly.
- Schedule pharmacy staff to control or avoid unnecessary labor costs.
- Maintain pharmacy records required by law 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 and manage conflict reasonably, cooperatively, and nonconfrontationally.
- Act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information.
- Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve customer and business issues.
- 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, subject to plans and eligibility.
- Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
- Employee Assistance Program counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
- 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.
- Mental and emotional support resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to eligibility.
- Group term life insurance, subject to location criteria and eligibility.
- Potential bonus eligibility, depending on criteria.
- Tuition assistance, college scholarships, and educational leave of absence, depending on location and eligibility.
- Internal training and development resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
