Retail Pharmacist: Patient Care & Compliance Expert

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

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Pharmacist to fulfill prescription needs, counsel patients and ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable laws. The role requires maintaining inventory integrity, accurate dispensing, and professional interaction with customers in a retail pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring secure handling of controlled substances, staying current with policies, and documenting activities for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers.
• Ensure pharmacies comply with all local, state and federal laws including HIPAA.
• Maintain a professional image through appearance, conduct and attitude and adhere to standards.
• Maintain knowledge of trade area, customers and competition.
• Maintain and monitor inventory, records, policies, and security per company policy.
• Handle controlled substances securely and in compliance with regulations.
• Follow procedures for handling pharmacy products from authorized sources.
• Utilize accuracy tools and post-dispensing audit reports.
• Maintain records for legal compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill customers' prescription needs with accurate dispensing.
• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all laws.
• Maintain professional image and adherence to dress standards.
• Monitor inventory, pricing, returns and recalls per policy.
• Maintain and secure controlled substances inventory.
• Ensure accuracy tools are used correctly.
• Keep records for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Patient counseling

HIPAA compliance

Pharmacy operations

Inventory management

Drug safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

State pharmacist licensure

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Pharmacist to fulfill prescription needs, counsel patients and ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable laws. The role requires maintaining inventory integrity, accurate dispensing, and professional interaction with customers in a retail pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring secure handling of controlled substances, staying current with policies, and documenting activities for regulatory compliance.