Central Fill Pharmacist PRN

Kroger Family of Companies; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a pharmacist-leader to oversee dispensing operations and ensure accuracy of prescriptions. You will manage the dispensing process, department records, and compliance with HIPAA and drug laws, while mentoring staff and handling escalated customer concerns.

Responsibilities include inventory control, policy updates, training new pharmacists, and collaboration with Central Fill leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or foreign pharmacist equivalent.
• Current clinical license for all states within the geographical sector.
• Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask while delivering timely results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with industry terms and processes.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dispensing process and related record-keeping.
• Troubleshoot customer/store complaints with proper documentation.
• Manage inventory and drug file maintenance.
• Communicate issues to Central Fill management and system admin.
• Participate in policy/procedure reviews.
• Train and orient new pharmacists and associates.
• Provide leadership to supervisors and customer service reps.
• Ensure HIPAA compliant handling of patient information.
• Comply with state and federal drug laws.
• Maintain equipment and policy manuals; ensure staff know usage.
• Broaden pharmacy knowledge and skills.
• May obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
• Perform essential job functions with/without accommodation.

Skills

Prioritization & multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or foreign pharmacist equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct technicians in the areas of workflow, scheduling, accuracy and the dispensing operation. Ensure the highest quality and accuracy in delivering patient prescriptions is maintained throughout the customer experience and interaction with the pharmacy. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform and oversee the dispensing process and associated record-keeping activities

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving customer/store complaints, including appropriate applicable documentation

• Assist in managing inventory and drug file maintenance

• Communicate with the Central Fill general manager, Central Fill pharmacy manager and system administrator regarding any operational issues, suggestions and/or repairs

• Participate in periodic review and update of policies and procedures

• Participate in the orientation and training of new pharmacists and associates

• Provide leadership and direction to supervisors, leads and customer service representatives

• Ensure patient information is handled in a HIPAA compliant manner

• Comply with state and federal drug laws as regulated

• Establish/maintain all record keeping practices necessary for legal compliance, company policies, accounting policies and other requested reports

• Maintain all equipment (e.g., computers, printers, accuracy scanners and cash registers) to ensure it remains in working condition

• Maintain and organize all policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment and verify that all staff is knowledgeable of their use

• Make a strong and continuous effort to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills

• May be required to obtain pharmacist licensure in additional states based on business need and regulatory requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

Bachelors Degree Pharmacy or recognition as a Foreign Pharmacist Equivalent Graduate from the Board of Pharmacy

Any Specialty Pharmacy experience

Current clinical license for all states within the geographical sector

Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing

Ability to prioritize/multitask while providing accurate/ontime results

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

Effective oral/written communication skills

Desired

1 year of retail experience

Any Central Fill or Mail Order Pharmacy experience

Any leadership experience

$59.50 - $77.15 per hour