Pharmacy Team Leader (In Training)

Giant Eagle; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle is seeking a Pharmacy Team Leader-in-training to develop, lead and coach a service-conscious team delivering safe, accurate patient care. You will learn to review metrics, supervise staff, administer immunizations, and drive initiatives that improve patient outcomes and store profitability.

In this role you will mentor new team members, ensure compliance with policies, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize care delivery while advancing company

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or related field.
• Pharmacy license, immunization certification and CPR certification required.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze service and business metrics and contribute to action plans to improve outcomes.
• Provide direct supervision, including coaching and feedback to Team Members, following guidelines.
• Administer immunizations and participate in clinical services to optimize patient and company outcomes.
• Assist in mentoring/training new Team Members in the Pharmacy.
• Lead and execute Company initiatives and programs.
• Maintain knowledge of new drugs, therapies, and developments in the pharmacy industry.
• Oversee safe and efficient dispensing of patient orders by following QA policies.
• Model excellent patient care by engaging and counseling patients.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Learn to become a future Pharmacy Team Leader in a hands-on training environment. Soon you will be able 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 patient care to achieve optimal patient, Team Member and Company outcomes.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years
• Experience Desired: Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Education Required: Bachelors Degree
• Certification or Licensing Required: Pharmacy; Immunization License and Valid CPR Certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds
• Travel Required: None

Job Responsibilities

• 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 Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician as required.
• Oversee and contribute to the safe and efficient dispensing of all patient orders by following all quality assurance policy 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 ordering of medications and supplies in order to meet patient requirements and maximize profits.
• Work with retail Team Members 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.