Pharmacist: Patient-Centric Care & Leadership

Kroger Family of Companies; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is hiring a licensed pharmacist to fulfill prescription needs with accuracy, provide patient counseling, and uphold HIPAA and all laws. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, clean pharmacy environment and professional appearance while supporting store operations.

You will manage inventory of controlled substances, ensure proper record keeping, operate equipment, and collaborate with associates to deliver outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree required.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred.
• Second language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, Kroger 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 all equipment (e.g., computers, printers, accuracy scanners and cash registers) to ensure it remains in working condition.
• Maintain and organize all policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment and verify that all staff is knowledgeable of their use.
• Maintain proper signage 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

Mathematical ability

Retail experience

Second language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Current state pharmacist licensure

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is hiring a licensed pharmacist to fulfill prescription needs with accuracy, provide patient counseling, and uphold HIPAA and all laws. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, clean pharmacy environment and professional appearance while supporting store operations.

You will manage inventory of controlled substances, ensure proper record keeping, operate equipment, and collaborate with associates to deliver outstanding service.