Pharmacy Manager

Fred Meyer, Inc.; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

Fred Meyer, Inc. in Washington state is seeking a Pharmacist to oversee all aspects of pharmacy practice, manage the department budget, and drive excellent customer service while adhering to laws and company policies.

The role includes staff leadership, inventory control, clinical services implementation, and collaboration with physicians to improve patient outcomes. Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates; relocation assistance and sign‑on bonus may be provided.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree or equivalent and licensed in good standing.
• 2+ years of related retail experience or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• License must be in good standing.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to read prescriptions and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions of a staff pharmacist and lead the pharmacy team to minimize wait times.
• Develop and promote the sales plan and initiatives for the division pharmacy department.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and company policies.
• Direct staff to optimize warehouse utilization and inventory control.
• Monitor third‑party profitability and handle issues with insurers promptly.
• Schedule staff to control labor costs and maintain budgeted goals.
• Maintain all required pharmacy records and ensure accuracy of documentation.
• Lead public health initiatives and disease state management services.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Leadership

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD/B.Pharm)

State pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

***Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available!***

Join Fred Meyer, part of the Kroger Family of Companies, where People Matter. Be a part of a reliable brand that offers a better work life balance and properly staffed technician support. With more trained technicians than our competitors, you will have the support system in place that allows you more autonomy and the ability to enhance patient outcomes.

We are interested in every qualified candidate and will consider sponsorship of work visas for this position.

Position Summary

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD or recognition as a Foreign Pharmacist Equivalent graduate from the Board of Pharmacy
• 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 21 years of age
• License must be in good standing
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary
• Participation in clinical programs following company sponsored training

Desired Previous Experience/Education

• Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management