Pharmacy Manager

Fred Meyer; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship consideration

Job summary

Fred Meyer, part of the Kroger Family of Companies, seeks a Pharmacist leader to manage clinical services, budget, and customer service within the pharmacy department in Oregon. A $65,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available, with visa sponsorship considered for qualified candidates.

The role requires managing inventory, pricing, and staff development while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Join a supportive team with strong patient care focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD or foreign pharmacist equivalent.
• 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent education/experience.
• License must be in good standing.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and model leadership for the team.
• Develop, implement, and promote sales initiatives within the pharmacy.
• Manage pharmacy operations to meet budgeted labor, volume, and inventory goals.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws and corporate procedures.
• Monitor third-party profitability and manage related issues promptly.
• Schedule staff to optimize coverage and control labor costs.
• Maintain and manage all required pharmacy records and documents.
• Provide exceptional customer service and patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Training & development

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Foreign Pharmacist Equivalent recognition

Job description

***$65,000 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