Pharmacist Leader: Patient Care & Vaccines (Flexible)

Kroger; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Counseling and financial tools

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger in Whitehall, OH is seeking a Pharmacist to provide patient counseling, fill prescriptions accurately, and administer vaccines as needed. You will ensure compliance with HIPAA and all laws, maintain stock, and uphold professional image in a fast-paced retail pharmacy.

Responsibilities include managing inventory, supervising staff as needed, and delivering outstanding service while identifying opportunities to improve patient care and pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and state pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Strong math skills for dosing and calculations.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill customers' prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled
• Administer vaccines as needed
• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers
• Ensure pharmacies comply with all local, state and federal laws (including HIPAA)
• Maintain a professional image through personal appearance, conduct and attitude and the physical condition of the pharmacy; adhere to pharmacy standards and enforce company dress standards
• Achieve a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers and its competition
• Create a positive pharmacy department image through strong service, friendliness and cooperativeness with customers, associates and outside vendors
• Monitor stock replenishment, inventory levels, policies/procedures, record keeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, proper operation of all equipment, pricing, planograms, returns, budgets, reports to management, and product recalls per company policy
• Maintain proper records, inventory and security on all scheduled drugs (i.e., controlled substances-narcotics)
• Follow procedures for handling pharmacy products from authorized sources
• Ensure all accuracy tools, including the accuracy scanner and 24-hour post dispensing audit report, are utilized appropriately
• Establish/maintain all record keeping practices necessary for legal compliance, company policies, accounting policies and other requested reports
• Maintain a clean, neat work area, including work counters, shelves, floors and the customer counter to present a professional, sanitary, organized image to customers
• Ensure all product returns are handled in a timely fashion and per company policy
• Maintain proper records, inventory and security on all scheduled drugs (i.e., controlled substances-narcotics)
• Maintain and organise all policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment and verify that all staff is knowledgeable of their use
• Maintain proper signage (e.g., store hours, counseling sign, services signs, pharmacists' photographs and names, and all other signs requested) in all areas necessary
• Make a strong and continuous effort to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Math proficiency

Second language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Kroger in Whitehall, OH is seeking a Pharmacist to provide patient counseling, fill prescriptions accurately, and administer vaccines as needed. You will ensure compliance with HIPAA and all laws, maintain stock, and uphold professional image in a fast-paced retail pharmacy.

Responsibilities include managing inventory, supervising staff as needed, and delivering outstanding service while identifying opportunities to improve patient care and pharmacy operations.