Pharmacy/Staff Pharmacist

Kroger; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Counseling benefits

Discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to deliver patient-focused pharmaceutical care, counsel customers, and ensure HIPAA and local/state/federal compliance. You will maintain inventory, records, and equipment while upholding Kroger's standards and safety protocols.

The role emphasizes accuracy in dispensing, professional conduct, and knowledge of the local trade area to support sales goals and community health. On-site, full-time benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure current and in good standing
• Strong communication and math abilities
• Ability to counsel patients and handle stressful situations

Responsibilities

• Fulfill prescription needs with accuracy
• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and laws
• Maintain professional image and store standards
• Know trade area and competition
• Maintain inventory, records, and security of drugs
• Operate and maintain pharmacy equipment and signage
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting

Skills

Stress management

Communication skills

Math skills

Pharmacist licensure

Counseling patients

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

West Lafayette, IN, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Create an outstanding customer experience by embracing the Customer 1st strategy and inspire associates to deliver excellent customer service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, control all established quality assurance standards and expenses and properly schedule and staff technicians to meet the needs of the business. Monitor all functions, duties and activities for the department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill customers' prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled
• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers
• Ensure pharmacies comply with all local, state and federal laws (including HIPAA)
• Maintain a professional image through personal appearance, conduct and attitude and the physical condition of the pharmacy. Adhere to pharmacy standards and enforce company dress standards
• Achieve a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers and its competition
• Create a positive pharmacy department image through strong service, friendliness and cooperativeness with customers, associates and outside vendors
• Monitor stock replenishment, inventory levels, policies/procedures, record keeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, proper operation of all equipment, pricing, planograms, returns, budgets, reports to management, and product recalls per company policy
• Maintain proper records, inventory and security on all scheduled drugs (i.e., controlled substances-narcotics)
• Follow procedures for handling pharmacy products from authorized sources
• Ensure all accuracy tools, including the accuracy scanner and 24-hour post dispensing audit report, are utilized appropriately
• Establish/maintain all record keeping practices necessary for legal compliance, Kroger policies, accounting policies and other requested reports
• Maintain a clean, neat work area, including work counters, shelves, floors and the customer counter to present a professional, sanitary, organized image to customers.
• Ensure all product returns are handled in a timely fashion and per company policy
• Maintain all equipment (e.g., computers, printers, accuracy scanners and cash registers) to ensure it remains in working condition
• Maintain and organize all policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment and verify that all staff is knowledgeable of their use
• Maintain proper signage (e.g., store hours, counseling sign, services signs, pharmacists' photographs and names, and all other signs requested) in all areas necessary
• Make a strong and continuous effort to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree pharmacy
• Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Effective oral/written communication skills

Desired

• 1 year of retail experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Job Info

• Job Identification 230077
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 05:54 PM
• Locations 1032 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 10/30/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Line of Business Health and Wellness
• Required License and Certification Pharmacist License

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.