Pharmacy Team Leader

Giant Eagle; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle in the United States is seeking a Team Leader Pharmacy to develop, lead and coach a service‑minded pharmacy team that builds relationships with patients by exceeding their needs and delivering safe, accurate patient care.

You will oversee dispensing, counseling, immunizations and workflow to ensure compliant, efficient service while partnering with store leadership to optimize patient outcomes and store profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for pharmacy leadership.
• Pharmacy license and CPR/Immunization credentials required.
• 1–3 years of pharmacy experience with at least 3 months of licensed work as a Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient dispensing following QA policies.
• Provide counseling and problem solving to meet patient needs.
• Perform prescribing duties: interpret, fill, and review prescriptions and maintain patient profiles.
• Ensure compliance with company, state and federal policies through coaching.
• Optimize team and patient experience through scheduling and delegation.
• Manage inventories and oversee medications and supplies to meet patient needs and profitability.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy District Leader, Corporate Pharmacy, Store Leader and Regional Leader to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Supervise, train, and develop staff to maintain excellent patient services.
• Maintain sterile, compliant work environment per regulations.
• Review service and business metrics and drive improvement actions.
• Complete audits and paperwork, provide coaching and feedback to team.
• Foster a positive work environment and mentor new members.
• Administer immunizations and participate in clinical services to improve outcomes.
• Stay updated on new drugs and pharmacy developments.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Patient counseling

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Pharmacy license

Immunization Certification

CPR Certification

NPI

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.