PHARMACY/PHARMACIST LEADER

Smith's Food and Drug; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacy manager to oversee all aspects of pharmacy practice. This role involves managing financial performance, training pharmacy staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to manage pharmacy operations effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values respect, integrity, and diversity, and be part of a team that makes a positive impact on the community through various health initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related retail experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to manage pharmacy staff and ensure compliance with laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance and budget of the pharmacy department.
• Provide excellent customer service and manage prescription pricing.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Pharmacy Operations

Budget Management

Confidentiality

Clinical Program Participation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.)

Job description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy
2. 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
3. Minimum 21 years of age
4. Participation in clinical programs following company-sponsored training
5. Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary
6. Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
7. Commitment to providing excellent customer service
8. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
9. Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents
10. Proven leadership skills
11. License must be in good standing

Desired Qualifications

1. Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s)
2. Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management
3. 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
4. Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other sales initiatives as developed by the division pharmacy department
5. Perform all the duties required and expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow all legal and company requirements
6. Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce the number of fill on-arrival prescriptions, and ensure staff training on proper ordering and inventory record keeping procedures
7. Comply with all corporate mandated controlled substance operating procedures
8. Monitor third-party or insurance profitability; handle third-party problems, rejections, and audits promptly
9. Schedule pharmacy staff to control or avoid unnecessary labor costs
10. Maintain all pharmacy records required by law and company policies
11. Direct pharmacy operations to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory, and sales goals
12. Perform community outreach through detailing visits to local physicians and other targets
13. Participate in public health initiatives and disease state management services
14. Travel independently as needed to support business needs
15. Supervise and coach staff; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback
16. Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation