Pharmacy Team Leader

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Team Leader Pharmacy in Pittsburgh to lead and coach a service‑driven pharmacy team. You will develop staff, ensure safe dispensing, and build strong relationships with patients while exceeding their needs.

You will supervise day‑to‑day operations, manage inventories, and collaborate with district and corporate teams to optimize patient outcomes and profitability. A Bachelor's degree and active pharmacy licensure with immunization certification are required.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years experience with a minimum of 1 year Pharmacy experience, including a minimum of 3 months of licensed work as a Pharmacist
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required, Pharmacy; Immunization Certification and License; CPR Certification; NPI

Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to safe and efficient dispensing of all patient orders following QA policies
• Model excellent patient care by counseling and problem solving to meet patient needs
• Perform duties of a Pharmacist: interpret, fill and refill prescriptions and review clinical aspects
• Adhere to company, state and federal policies through guidance and coaching
• Provide optimal team and patient experience via scheduling and delegation of work
• Manage inventories through daily reports and counts to maximize patient outcomes and profits
• Coordinate with Pharmacy District Leader, Corporate Pharmacy team, Store Leader and Regional Business Leader for efficiency
• Supervise and develop staff, provide feedback, and maintain engagement
• Maintain a clean, sterile work environment compliant with regulations
• Review service and business metrics and drive action plans to improve outcomes
• Complete audits and paperwork as required
• Provide direct supervision and coaching to team members
• Create a positive work environment and mentor new team members in pharmacy lead roles
• Stay informed on new drugs and developments in the field
• Maintain professional competency and advocate for positive changes in pharmacy practice
• Build rapport with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and vendors
• Perform duties of Pharmacy Technician as required

Skills

Supervisory experience

Pharmacy experience

Patient counseling

Immunizations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

As a Team Leader Pharmacy, we will look to you to develop, lead and coach a service conscious pharmacy team who will consistently build relationships with patients by exceeding their needs and providing safe, accurate and efficient patientcare to achieve optimal patient, team member and company outcomes.

As a Team Leader Pharmacy, we will look to you to develop, lead and coach a service conscious pharmacy team who will consistently build relationships with patients by exceeding their needs and providing safe, accurate and efficient patientcare to achieve optimal patient, team member and company outcomes.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years with a minimum of 1 year Pharmacy experience, including a minimum of 3 months of licensed work as a Pharmacist
• Experience Desired: Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Education Required: Bachelors Degree
• Certification or Licensing Required: Pharmacy; Immunization Certification and License; Valid CPR Certification; NPI
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds
  

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to the safe and efficient dispensing of all patient orders by following all quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Model excellent patient care by respecting, engaging and enthusiastically meeting or exceeding all patient needs including counseling and problem solving.
• Perform all the duties of a Pharmacist, including but not limited to, interpret, fill and refill prescriptions for medications/durable medical equipment, reviewing all clinical aspects of the prescription; maintaining up to date patient profiles; verifying patient receives accurate medications/durable medical equipment.
• Demonstrate adherence to all company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations through example and coaching.
• Provide an optimal team and patient experience by proper scheduling, delegation of work assignments, and efficient use of supplies and equipment.
• Manage inventories by tracking daily reports, overseeing physical inventory counts, and overseeing proper of medications and supplies in order to meet patient requirements and maximize profits.
• Work with the Supermarket team including Pharmacy District Leader, Corporate Pharmacy team, Store Leader and Regional Business Leader to ensure that maximum efficiency and profitability are achieved.
• Supervise, coordinate and oversee selection, training, development, performance, recognition and empowerment of staff to ensure continuous engagement of team members and improvement of department services.
• Maintain a neat and sterile work environment to comply with all company, local, state and federal government requirements.
• Review and analyze all appropriate service and business metrics and contribute to action plans to improve outcomes.
• Complete all required audits and paperwork
• Provide direct supervision, as well as coaching and feedback to all team members, as appropriate, following proper guidelines.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment for all team members.
• Administer immunizations and actively participate in clinical services to optimize patient and company outcomes.
• Assist in mentoring/training new team members in the Pharmacy Lead and execute all company initiatives and programs.
• Remain informed and up to date on new drugs, therapies, and developments in the pharmacy industry.
• Maintain professional competency and service skills. Be an advocate for positive change in the pharmacy profession to improve, advance, and expand both patient care and company performance.
• Continuously build professional rapport with outside partners including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, industry representatives and vendors.
• Perform duties of Pharmacy Technician as required.
  

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.