Pharmacy Team Leader

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Team Leader Pharmacy to develop, lead, and coach a service‑oriented pharmacy team.

You will build relationships with patients by exceeding their needs while ensuring safe and accurate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes for patients, the team, and the company. The role emphasizes supervision, immunizations, training new team members, and collaborating with store leadership to maximize efficiency and profitability, with a focus on continuous improvement and

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.
• Education required: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Certification/licensing required: Immunization certification and license; CPR; NPI.
• Lifting requirement: Up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient dispensing of all patient orders following quality policies.
• Model patient care by counseling and problem solving to meet patient needs.
• Perform duties of a Pharmacist: interpret, fill, and refill prescriptions; maintain patient profiles.
• Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal policies through coaching.
• Schedule, delegate work, and manage supplies for optimal team and patient experience.
• Manage inventories and supervise medication and supply handling to meet patient requirements.
• Coordinate with Pharmacy District Leader, Corporate Pharmacy team, Store Leader, and Regional leaders.
• Supervise and develop staff, ensure engagement, and improve department services.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Immunization certification

CPR certification

NPI

Supervisory experience

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.

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, including 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.