Pharmacy Manager

Weis Markets; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets in Macungie, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead the department, supervise pharmacists and staff, and align operations with company strategy.

The role emphasizes immunization programs, drug utilization reviews, inventory control, and delivering excellent patient care while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

Join a team focused on respectful treatment of associates and communities, with opportunities for growth within Weis Markets.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required (BS/Pharm.D.)
• 2 years of retail pharmacy experience
• Immunization certification required

Responsibilities

• Maintains collaborative relationship with store operations team and drives associate engagement
• Ensures accuracy of prescriptions via Drug Utilization Review and QA per regulations
• Oversees department to grow script volume through clinical programs including immunization and MTM where available
• Aligns department objectives with 7 key metrics for effectiveness and efficiency
• Supervises pharmacists, pharmacy associates, and support staff; directs training and discipline
• Maintains security of the pharmacy department and resolves customer issues to build trust
• Interacts with physicians to obtain information and improve service; manages training and development to reduce turnover and control labor costs

Education

BS Pharmacy

Pharm.D.

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address:

3440 Grandview Drive

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The manager is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Maintains a collaborative business relationship with store operations team including driving associate engagement and communicates department and company strategy to pharmacy associates.
• Ensures the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Manages the department to build a profitable business and grow script growth through recommended clinical programs including appropriate immunization and when available MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and all ongoing other programs as identified. Works with the pharmacy District Manager and Pharmacy staff on controlling inventories by helping track weekly sales, may order various pharmaceutical stock in order to meet customer demand and maximize profits.
• Responsible to align performance objectives to the 7 key department metrics that are measurable for effectiveness and efficiencies within your control of the Rx department. Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
• Supervises the work completed by pharmacists and pharmacy associates and support staff.
• Directs training, coaching, discipline and assumes management of all Pharmacy associates.
• Maintains appropriate security of the pharmacy department.
• Handles and resolves customer issues, complaints and questions to build customer trust and loyalty.
• Interacts with physicians and utilizes reference material to gain information on customers and prescriptions and to resolve any issues that arise.
• Assists with maintaining the pharmacy department by keeping it clean and in order. Regularly reviews ongoing training and development of department personnel in an effort to improve performance, ensure continuous development, reduce turnover and control labor costs.
• Prioritizes pharmacy department tasks and follow through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Including, but not limited, to cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls to customers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position includes the supervision of pharmacists and other pharmacy associates and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Weis Markets policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Bachelor's degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM.D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy, two (2) years of retail pharmacy experience, and Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e., APhA) required.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.