Pharmacist Leader

Kroger Health; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Health is seeking a licensed pharmacist to oversee all aspects of pharmacy practice in a retail setting. You will manage budget, inventory, pricing, and staffing while ensuring compliance with laws and corporate policies.

Responsibilities include leading the pharmacy team, implementing sales initiatives, and delivering clinical services. Ongoing professional development and exceptional customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license valid in the state.
• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school.
• Minimum 2 years in retail pharmacy or equivalent.
• Commitment to ongoing professional education.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Excellent customer service mindset.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and model leadership.
• Develop and promote sales plans and departmental initiatives.
• Fulfill duties of a registered pharmacist and comply with laws and policies.
• Direct team to optimize warehouse utilization and reduce overstock.
• Ensure proper ordering and inventory record keeping.
• Comply with controlled substance procedures.
• Monitor third-party profitability and handle rejections and audits.
• Schedule staff to control labor costs.
• Maintain required pharmacy records and meet budget goals.
• Provide clinical services and participate in public health initiatives.
• Travel as needed to support business needs.
• Coach staff and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Report writing

Prescription interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy

Job description

Accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice, within the limits of state and federal laws and corporate policies. Manage and maximize the financial performance of the pharmacy department by monitoring the pharmacy budget, minimizing or altogether avoiding unauthorized overtime, performing necessary pharmacy staff training and development, providing excellence in customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, controlling pharmacy inventory, and providing/implementing/participating in corporate approved clinical services. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team; appropriately handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times
• Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other sales initiatives as developed by the division pharmacy department
• Perform all the duties required and expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and responsible for following all legal and company requirements
• Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce the number of fill on-arrival prescriptions, and ensure that all staff members are trained, aware of and follow proper ordering and inventory record keeping procedures
• Comply with all corporate mandated controlled substance operating procedures
• Monitor third-party or insurance profitability; handle third-party problems, rejections, and audits in a timely fashion
• Schedule all pharmacy staff members in a manner to help control or avoid unnecessary labor costs
• Maintain all pharmacy records required by state and federal laws and company policies
• Direct pharmacy to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory and sales goals
• Perform effective detailing visiting 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 in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide direct feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy
• 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Participation in clinical programs following company sponsored training
• Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary
• 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
• License must be in good standing
• Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management