Pharmacy/Pharmcst-Floater

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

Job summary

Kroger Pharmacy in Colorado is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to provide patient-centered care, immunizations, and prescription fulfillment in a safety-focused environment.

You will dispense medications, compound when needed, review prescriptions for accuracy, and supervise technicians while staying compliant with HIPAA, DEA, and company policies.

Join a team that values respectful service, teamwork, and community safety, with opportunities to engage in community health programs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Driver's license and ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide immunizations to customers per standing orders.
• Dispense medications following prescriptions and laws.
• Compound medications using standard formulas and processes.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and interactions.
• Verify new medications against patient profiles for interactions.
• Supervise Pharmacist Technicians and Interns.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, DEA, and safety procedures.
• Support safety programs and recalls.

Skills

Communication

Planning & Organization

Attention to Detail

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

Provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer's return visit. We accomplish this in many ways including, but not limited to; treating our customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work environment, being a responsible member of the community, providing the right products at the right time with fair and accurate pricing. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciative

Responsible for being professional, displaying a positive attitude, and communicating well of the company in the presence of customers or on social media

Administer immunizations to customers following Kroger standing orders and procedures

Successfully complete clinical services according to relevant case load

Dispense medications to customers pursuant to prescriptions and, following laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical standards

Compound medications, using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients

Review prescriptions issued by prescribers to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed

Verify new medication against existing medication and patient profile to ensure that there are no-drug or drug disease interactions prior to filling prescription

Verify the work of the Pharmacy Technicians and Interns, including accuracy of all prescriptions assembled

Support special promotions in consultation with the Pharmacy Manager

Engage the pharmacy team to hold appropriate day supply. Follow protocols on recalls

Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads

Follow all state and federal laws regarding annual department and personal licensing application/renewal

Maintain established procedures for quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs

Work to prevent and report robbery, theft or fraud

Support preventative maintenance by proper inspection and repair of equipment

Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify or correcting unsafe conditions

Promptly report all customer or employee accidents to management

Adjust personal schedule to staff your business unit's open shifts when necessary

Communicate special programs

Communicate information with department members that impact the department or job functions

Comply with the provisions and agreements set forth in company policies and the union contract(s)

Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including HIPAA Fraud, Waste and Abuse (Medicare), and DEA Procedures

Work collaboratively with team members to promote teamwork and align the goals of the organization

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 older adults

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

Minimum

• Must be a licensed Pharmacist in good standing
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Excellent Planning and Organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy is a must
• Driver's license and ability to travel independently

Desired

• Management experience preferred
• Pharmacy experience
• Retail experience