PHARMACY/PHARMACIST ASST LEADER

Kroger; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts on various purchases

Job summary

A major grocery retailer in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a registered pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate will manage workflow, train staff, and ensure compliance with legal requirements while providing excellent customer service. This role offers flexible scheduling, benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, and opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacist in the state of employment.
• Experience in managing pharmacy budgets and financial performance.
• Strong customer service skills to handle complaints effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions of a staff pharmacist.
• Supervise pharmacy team and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Develop and implement sales plans.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Monitor inventory and control labor costs.

Skills

Customer service

Financial performance management

Inventory control

Sales plan development

Team supervision

Education

Registered pharmacist license

Job description

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names.

As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

Benefits

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.

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

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.