Pharmacy Operations Leader — Growth, Service & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts on purchases

Career training programs

Job summary

The Kroger Company is seeking a Pharmacist to manage all aspects of pharmacy practice in accordance with state and federal laws and corporate policies. This role focuses on maximizing pharmacy department financial performance, overseeing staffing, budgeting, pricing, inventory control, and implementing corporate-approved clinical services.

You will lead a team, ensure compliance, and drive customer service excellence while promoting public health initiatives and disease state management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School
• 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Participation in company sponsored clinical programs
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) 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 to preserve confidentiality of information

Commitment to providing excellent customer service

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

License must be in good standing

Job description

The Kroger Company is seeking a Pharmacist to manage all aspects of pharmacy practice in accordance with state and federal laws and corporate policies. This role focuses on maximizing pharmacy department financial performance, overseeing staffing, budgeting, pricing, inventory control, and implementing corporate-approved clinical services.

You will lead a team, ensure compliance, and drive customer service excellence while promoting public health initiatives and disease state management