Pharmacist - Patient Care, Immunizations & Leadership

The Kroger Co.; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Job summary

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company. This role at The Kroger Co.

in Loveland focuses on providing exceptional pharmacist-level customer service, immunizations, dispensing medications, and ensuring safety and compliance within a community-focused Kroger pharmacy environment. Responsibilities include professional conduct, accuracy in prescriptions, collaboration with pharmacy staff, and adherence to HIPAA and DEA procedures while promoting Kroger benefits and safety

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Pharmacist in good standing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Excellent Planning and Organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Review 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
• Engage the pharmacy team to hold appropriate day supply. Follow protocols on recalls
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
• Follow all state and federal laws regarding annual department and personal licensing application/renewal
• 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 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
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company. This role at The Kroger Co.

in Loveland focuses on providing exceptional pharmacist-level customer service, immunizations, dispensing medications, and ensuring safety and compliance within a community-focused Kroger pharmacy environment. Responsibilities include professional conduct, accuracy in prescriptions, collaboration with pharmacy staff, and adherence to HIPAA and DEA procedures while promoting Kroger benefits and safety