PHARMACY/PHARMACIST LEADER (HR)

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

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Parker, Colorado is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to lead the pharmacy team, ensure compliant operations, and drive patient-centered service in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will manage workflow, inventory, and third-party processing while delivering exceptional customer care and engaging with local physicians for outreach and health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from a U.S. accredited school.
• 2+ years of related retail experience or equivalent.
• 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.
• Commitment to continuing education and participation in clinical programs.

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 duties required and expected of a registered pharmacist; comply with legal and company requirements.
• Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals, reduce overstock, and ensure proper inventory records and ordering procedures.
• Comply with corporate mandated controlled substance operating procedures.
• Monitor third-party profitability; handle rejections and audits timely.
• Schedule staff to control labor costs.
• Maintain all pharmacy records required by laws and policies.
• Direct pharmacy to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory and sales goals.
• Perform effective detailing visits to local physicians and community targets.
• Promote and participate in public health initiatives and disease state management services.
• Travel independently as needed to support business needs.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively under pressure and manage conflicts.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues.
• Provide support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pharm.D. or B.Pharm

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