Pharmacy Operations Leader & Clinical Services Champion

The Kroger Co.; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Blue Ash, Ohio seeks a Staff Pharmacist to manage daily pharmacy operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and optimize budget and inventory while delivering exceptional patient care.

You will lead a team, supervise staff, train personnel, and partner with physicians to support clinical services and public health initiatives in a fast-paced retail setting. The role emphasizes leadership, efficiency, and patient-first service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Blue Ash, Ohio seeks a Staff Pharmacist to manage daily pharmacy operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and optimize budget and inventory while delivering exceptional patient care.

You will lead a team, supervise staff, train personnel, and partner with physicians to support clinical services and public health initiatives in a fast-paced retail setting. The role emphasizes leadership, efficiency, and patient-first service.