Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader (hr)

Kroger; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a pharmacist leader to oversee all aspects of pharmacy practice in compliance with state and federal laws. You will manage the pharmacy budget, control inventory, train staff, and drive customer service excellence while implementing clinical services and public health initiatives.

Responsibilities include supervising the pharmacy team, directing workflow to minimize wait times, and ensuring compliance with licensing and company policies, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D. or B.S.) from a U.S. school.
• 2+ years of related retail pharmacy experience.
• License must be in good standing and current.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maximize the pharmacy department's financial performance.
• Provide customer service excellence and supervise staff.
• Control inventory, pricing, and generic utilization.
• Train and develop pharmacy staff and direct workflow to reduce wait times.
• Lead third-party and insurance profitability efforts and resolve denials.
• Travel as needed to support business needs.
• Promote clinical services and public health initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy

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.

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

Minimum

• Bachelor's 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