Pharmacist

Fred Meyer; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

EAP program

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Life insurance

Performance bonus

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Fred Meyer is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure safe, accurate dispensing and high-quality patient care in a busy store pharmacy. You will administer immunizations, verify prescriptions, and support a compliant, customer-focused operation aligned with Kroger standards.

The role emphasizes patient counseling, accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork with technicians and management. A competitive benefits package accompanies a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance where applicable.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in good standing with State board.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD (or foreign equivalent).
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in a safe, clean environment.
• Administer immunizations following applicable agreements and procedures.
• Dispense medications pursuant to prescriptions and ensure accuracy.
• Compound medications using standard formulas and processes.
• Verify prescriptions and assess drug interactions with patient profiles.
• Supervise and verify the work of pharmacy technicians and interns.

Skills

Customer service

Immunizations

Pharmacy operations

Prescription processing

HIPAA compliance

Education

Licensed Pharmacist in good standing

Pharmacy degree or foreign equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

$35,000 Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available

Join Fred Meyer, part of the Kroger Family of Companies, where People Matter. We are a reliable brand that offers a better work life balance and properly staffed technician support. With more trained technicians than our competitors, you will have the support system in place that allows you more autonomy and the ability to enhance patient outcomes.

We are interested in every qualified candidate and will consider sponsorship of work visas for this position.

Based in Portland, Oregon with over 130 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Alaska, Fred Meyer offers one-stop shopping with store employment opportunities in apparel, home, food, pharmacy and home electronics as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise and product development, store operations, customer communications, public affairs, food and pharmacy. We are always searching for individuals who share our passion for service, leadership, honesty and diversity. Whether you like working with people, numbers or ideas, you can find a home at Fred Meyer. And with stores and offices across the Pacific Northwest, we have opportunities for talented individuals if you prefer to be closer to the mountains, ocean, or city.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:

Offering competitive pay and significant sign-on bonus

• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Potentially bonus eligible depending on varying criteria by location
• Growth and Development Benefits:
• Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

Position Summary:

Provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer’s return visit. Pharmacists accomplish this in many ways including, but not limited to treating our customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work environment, being a responsible member of the community, providing the right products at the right time with fair and accurate pricing. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated.
• Responsible for being professional, displaying a positive attitude, and communicating well of the company in the presence of customers or on social media.
• Administer immunizations to customers following State Collaborative Practice Agreement, Kroger standing orders and procedures
• Successfully complete clinical services according to relevant case load
• Dispense medications to customers pursuant to prescriptions and, following laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical standards.
• Compound medications, using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Verify prescriptions issued by prescribers to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
• Verify new medication against existing medication and patient profile to ensure that there are no-drug or drug disease interactions prior to filling prescription.
• Verify the work of the Pharmacy Technicians and Interns, including accuracy of all prescriptions assembled.
• Support special promotions in consultation with the Pharmacy Manager.
• Follow protocols on recalls
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
• Maintain established procedures for quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs
• Work to prevent and report robbery, theft or fraud
• Support preventative maintenance by proper inspection and repair of equipment
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify or correcting unsafe conditions
• Promptly report all customer or employee accidents to management
• Adjust personal schedule to staff your business unit’s open shifts when necessary
• Communicate on-going store special programs
• Communicate information with department members that impact the department or job functions
• Comply with the provisions and agreements set forth in company policies and the union contract(s)
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including HIPAA Fraud, Waste and Abuse (Medicare), and DEA Procedures
• Work collaboratively with team members to promote teamwork and align the goals of the organization
• Promote trust and respect among the team
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications for Pharmacist:

• Must be a licensed Pharmacist in good standing with State board
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD or recognition as a Foreign Pharmacist Equivalent graduate from the Board of Pharmacy
• Excellent Planning and Organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Understands and adheres to HIPAA
• Ability to handle highly confidential information

To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.