Staff Pharmacist - Huntsville, Al

Kroger•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy.
At least 2 years of related retail experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents.
Proven leadership skills.
Pharmacist license in good standing.
Minimum age of 21.
Participation in clinical programs following company-sponsored training.
Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.

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 and expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and comply with applicable 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 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 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.
Perform the essential job functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.