Clinical Pharmacist & Patient Care Leader

The Kroger Co.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Carbondale, IL is seeking a licensed pharmacist to oversee patient care, process prescriptions, and provide drug counseling. You will ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, maintain accurate records, and support immunization services within the department.

Join a team focused on safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care, effective communication with prescribers and customers, and efficient department operations in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Possess a current Pharmacist license in the state where employment is sought, with no stipulations or Board ordered restrictions.
• Graduate of a US School of Pharmacy or have passed a foreign equivalency exam.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Answer questions regarding products sold within the department and store.
• Communicate effectively with customers and store personnel.
• Know pharmaceutical products and supplies to recommend to patients and prescribers.
• Receive verbal RX orders and reduce to writing in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Interpret, fill/refill, label and bag prescription orders accurately.
• Evaluate appropriateness of RX orders with patient safety and legal requirements in mind.
• Provide drug counseling with customers and prescribers.
• Be familiar with third party billing and procedures and facilitate charges.
• Maintain records including insurance; receive RX information and deliver to customer.
• Make calls to prescribers and their staff.
• Utilize RX computer system accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain inventory and reconcile controlled substances per policy.
• Promote immunizations to patients and provide them safely.
• Engage in clinical activities with appropriate training.
• Delegate monitoring and ordering supplies; stock incoming orders.
• Compare and check incoming orders.
• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to associates.
• File prescription orders and records per state/federal procedures.
• Resolve conflicts with customers and personnel in the absence of the department manager.
• Run, review and interpret reports.
• Oversee administrative needs in the department in the absence of the department manager.
• Report safety incidents to management and appropriate channels.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Pharmacy knowledge

Rx processing

Education

Pharmacist license (US)

Graduate of a US School of Pharmacy or foreign equivalency

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Carbondale, IL is seeking a licensed pharmacist to oversee patient care, process prescriptions, and provide drug counseling. You will ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, maintain accurate records, and support immunization services within the department.

Join a team focused on safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care, effective communication with prescribers and customers, and efficient department operations in a fast-paced retail setting.