PHARMACY/PHARMACIST LEADER (HR)

Kroger Family of Companies; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a licensed pharmacist to perform all duties of a staff pharmacist and lead the pharmacy team. You will develop and execute sales plans, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with state and company policies.

Travel may be required to support business needs. The role emphasizes patient-centered service, collaboration with physicians, and participation in public health programs and disease state management services.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree with U.S. accreditation.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing.
• 2+ years retail pharmacy experience or equivalent.
• 21+ years of age and eligible to work.
• Leadership experience and strong customer service orientation.
• Commitment to continuing education and clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full duties of a staff pharmacist and model professionalism.
• Develop and promote pharmacy sales plans and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all state and company requirements.
• Direct the pharmacy team to manage inventory and reduce overstock.
• Handle third-party/payer reimbursements and audits promptly.
• Schedule staff to control labor costs and meet budget targets.
• Maintain records as required by law and company policy.
• Engage with physicians and community targets to promote health services.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education & development

Prescription interpretation

Communication

Team coordination

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D.

Licensed Pharmacist in good standing

Job description

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




• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.




• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.




• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.




• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.




• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.




• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

• Bachelors Degree in 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




• License must be in good standing




• Proven leadership skills




• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents




• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence




• Commitment to providing excellent customer service




• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information




• Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary




• Participation in clinical programs following company sponsored training

Desired

• Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s)




• Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management

$74.95 – $88.75 per hour