Pharmacy Manager

Fred Meyer, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

PIC, pharmacy manager, pharmacist

Job summary

Fred Meyer, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist to lead the pharmacy team, manage budget and inventory, and deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail setting. The role involves coordinating with physicians and implementing corporate clinical services while upholding regulatory requirements.

The position emphasizes staff development, cost control, and participation in public health initiatives, with visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates and relocations support as needed.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required (PharmD or equivalent).
• 2+ years of related retail pharmacy experience.
• License in good standing.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ongoing education.
• Experience with clinical programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy team and model best practices to reduce customer wait times.
• Develop and promote sales plans and initiatives for the division pharmacy department.
• Ensure duties comply with state and company requirements.
• Direct staff to achieve budgeted labor, volume, inventory, and sales goals.
• Monitor third-party profitability and handle related issues promptly.
• Schedule staff to optimize labor costs and efficiency.
• Maintain all required pharmacy records per laws and policies.
• Lead public health initiatives and disease state management services.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Inventory control

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or equivalent)

Foreign Pharmacist Equivalency recognition

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

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

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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• PIC, pharmacy manager, pharmacist