Pharmacy Leader: Budget, Clinical Services & Team Growth

Kroger Co.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. is seeking an experienced pharmacist leader to oversee all aspects of pharmacy practice, ensuring compliance with laws and corporate policies while optimizing financial performance. You will supervise staff, manage budget and inventory, and support public health initiatives.

The role requires a Pharm.D. or equivalent, 2+ years in retail pharmacy, and strong leadership. Travel as needed and commitment to excellent customer service are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Pharmacy management

Budgeting

Staff training

Customer service

Pharmacist license

Education

Pharm.D. or Pharmacy degree

Job description

Kroger Co. is seeking an experienced pharmacist leader to oversee all aspects of pharmacy practice, ensuring compliance with laws and corporate policies while optimizing financial performance. You will supervise staff, manage budget and inventory, and support public health initiatives.

The role requires a Pharm.D. or equivalent, 2+ years in retail pharmacy, and strong leadership. Travel as needed and commitment to excellent customer service are essential.