PHARMACY/PHARMACIST LEADER

Kroger Family of Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies seeks a licensed pharmacist to lead the pharmacy team in a fast-paced retail setting. You will manage daily operations, ensure legal compliance, and deliver excellent customer service while driving profitability and inventory optimization.

The role requires Pharm.D. or equivalent, 2+ years retail experience, and strong leadership. You will participate in clinical programs, supervise staff, and align workflows with company policies and budget goals.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or Pharm.D./BS from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy.
• 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Participation in clinical programs following company training.
• Commitment to continuous education and confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service and ability to write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and model pharmacy team behavior.
• Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other initiatives.
• Direct the pharmacy team to meet budgeted labor, volume, and inventory goals.
• Monitor third party profitability, handle rejections and audits promptly.
• Schedule staff to optimize labor costs and customer service.
• Maintain all required pharmacy records per laws and policies.
• Provide public health initiatives and disease state management services.
• Travel as needed to support business needs.
• Coach and review staff performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Pharmacist leadership

Customer service

Team supervision

Financial management

Policy compliance

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Pharm.D./BS

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. 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

QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum *

Bachelors 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 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

• Desired *

Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s)

Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management