Lead Central Fill Pharmacist - Ops & Quality

Kroger Health & Wellness; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Health & Wellness is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to oversee the dispensing process and ensure accuracy across the patient experience. You will help manage inventory, train associates, and enforce HIPAA compliance while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role requires licensure in applicable states, strong multitasking, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Prior retail/pharmacy leadership is a plus, with focus on accuracy and customer care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or foreign pharmacist equivalency recognized by 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, subtraction).
• Effective oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee the dispensing process and associated record-keeping activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving customer/store complaints, including appropriate 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 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.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Stress management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy

Foreign Pharmacist Equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kroger Health & Wellness is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to oversee the dispensing process and ensure accuracy across the patient experience. You will help manage inventory, train associates, and enforce HIPAA compliance while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role requires licensure in applicable states, strong multitasking, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Prior retail/pharmacy leadership is a plus, with focus on accuracy and customer care.