Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader (Hr)

Kroger • Everett, WA

2d

About The Position

Accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within the limits of state and federal laws and corporate policies. The Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader manages and maximizes the pharmacy department’s financial performance by monitoring its budget, controlling labor and inventory costs, training and developing staff, providing excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, and implementing and participating in approved clinical services. The role demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The position performs the functions of a staff pharmacist while leading the pharmacy team, overseeing workflow and customer concerns, meeting financial and operational goals, maintaining required records, and ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements. It also includes coaching and evaluating direct reports, supporting public health initiatives, and traveling independently as needed 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.
• 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 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.
• 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/or older adults.
• Ability to perform the 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 all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team.
• Handle customer complaints appropriately and direct workflow to reduce customer 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 record-keeping procedures.
• Comply with corporate-mandated controlled substance operating procedures.
• Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and handle 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager