Staff Pharmacist- Closed Door, Hybrid-2nd Shift, 4-10 hour shifts

The Kroger Co.•Columbus, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist works in a centralized, closed-door pharmacy setting, performing Drug Utilization Review and pre-verification workflow steps while supporting clinical initiatives such as medication therapy management (MTM) and adherence programs. The role ensures the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of prescription delivery throughout the customer experience and interaction with the host pharmacy. The pharmacist directs technicians on accuracy, workflow, and KHC activities and performs and oversees associated record-keeping activities. The pharmacist provides customer service to internal and external customers, maintains professional conduct, supports safety and quality assurance, and follows applicable company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines. The role also supports team development through collaboration and participation in the orientation and training of new pharmacists and associates. The position is described as hybrid, second shift, with four 10-hour shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
Pharmacist license.
Proven leadership experience.
Familiarity with industry and technical terms and processes.
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

One year of store pharmacy experience.
Mail order experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee required centralized-processing workflow activities and associated record-keeping activities.
Perform Drug Utilization Review and pre-verification workflow steps while supporting clinical initiatives, including MTM and adherence programs.
Verify prescriptions issued by prescribers for accuracy and determine the formulas and ingredients needed.
Verify new and refill medications against existing medications and the patient profile to identify and reconcile drug-drug or drug-disease interactions before filling prescriptions.
Direct technicians in accuracy, workflow, and KHC activities.
Provide customer service that makes internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
Broaden personal pharmacy knowledge and skills, including obtaining or maintaining additional pharmacy licensure as needed to maintain the business.
Maintain established quality-assurance procedures and reinforce safety programs by following safety procedures and identifying or correcting unsafe conditions.
Communicate information affecting the department or job functions to department members.
Participate in periodic reviews of policies and procedures and update them as needed.
Communicate operational issues, suggestions, or repair needs to the Pharmacy Supervisor and Operations Manager.
Comply with company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including HIPAA, Fraud, Waste and Abuse, and DEA procedures.
Collaborate with team members to promote teamwork and align with organizational goals, while promoting trust and respect.
Participate in orientation and training of new pharmacists and associates.