PHARMACIST LEADER (Old Canton)

Kroger; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Pharmacist Manager for our Ridgeland, MS location. The role oversees all aspects of pharmacy practice, budget management, staff development, and community health initiatives, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

The position requires a PharmD or equivalent, retail pharmacy experience, and a valid pharmacist license, with a focus on exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• PharmD or PharmD from an accredited US school.
• 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Active license in good standing with the state pharmacy board.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and lead the pharmacy team.
• Develop, implement, and promote sales plans and initiatives.
• Direct the pharmacy team to meet budgeted labor, volume, and inventory goals.
• Maintain all required pharmacy records and comply with laws and company policies.
• Supervise and coach direct reports and complete performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Industry knowledge

Education

PharmD or PharmD (US program)

Tools

Pharmacy management system

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

Desired

• Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management

Job Info

• Job Identification 235571
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 09/30/2026, 06:02 PM
• Locations 7045 Old Canton Rd, Ridgeland, MS, 39157, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Line of Business Grocery Retail
• Banner Name Kroger
• Required License and Certification State Pharmacist License

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• - A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• – Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• – Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• – Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• – Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• – Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.