Relief Pharmacist | Flexible, Customer-Focused Support

Kroger Co.; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Kentucky Corbin is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to ensure safe, accurate dispensing of prescriptions and provide counseling to patients and prescribers. You will maintain RX records, manage inventory, and support immunization services.

This role requires a US pharmacy degree, NAPLEX, and the ability to work at multiple locations and travel independently as needed.

Qualifications

• Possess a current Pharmacist license in the state where employment is sought, with no stipulations or Board ordered restrictions.
• Graduate of a US School of Pharmacy or have passed a foreign equivalency exam.
• Successfully passed the NAPLEX exam.
• Ability to work at various locations.
• Ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and appreciated by answering questions regarding products and pharmacy services.
• Communicate effectively with customers and store personnel, written and verbal.
• Possess knowledge of pharmaceutical products and supplies to advise patients and prescribers.
• Receive verbal RX orders and reduce to writing in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Interpret, fill/refill, label and bag prescription orders accurately.
• Evaluate appropriateness of RX orders with patient safety in mind.
• Provide drug counseling to customers and prescribers.
• Understand third party billing and procedures for customer charges.
• Maintain accurate RX records, insurance information, and deliver RX to customers.
• Make calls to prescribers and prescribers’ office staff.
• Utilize RX computer system efficiently.
• Maintain inventory and reconcile controlled substances per regulations.
• Promote immunizations to patients safely and effectively.
• Engage in clinical activities within trained scope.
• Stock incoming orders and delegate responsibilities as needed.
• File prescription orders and records per regulations.
• Report safety incidents or misfills to management and policy.
• Ensure operations run smoothly in the absence of the department manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

US School of Pharmacy graduate

Foreign equivalency exam passed

Tools

RX computer system

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies in Kentucky Corbin is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to ensure safe, accurate dispensing of prescriptions and provide counseling to patients and prescribers. You will maintain RX records, manage inventory, and support immunization services.

This role requires a US pharmacy degree, NAPLEX, and the ability to work at multiple locations and travel independently as needed.