Retail Pharmacist - Patient Care & Vaccines

The Kroger Co.; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Counseling services

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join our retail pharmacy team. You will fulfill prescriptions, provide patient counseling, administer vaccines, and ensure compliance with all laws and company policies.

As part of a large national grocer, you will help maintain accurate records, manage inventory, and deliver exceptional service while upholding professional image and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill customers' prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled.
• Administer vaccines as needed
• 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 personal appearance, conduct and attitude and the physical condition of the pharmacy; adhere to pharmacy standards and enforce company dress standards
• Achieve a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers and its competition
• Create a positive pharmacy department image through strong service, friendliness and cooperativeness with customers, associates and outside vendors
• Monitor stock replenishment, inventory levels, policies/procedures, record keeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, proper operation of all equipment, pricing, planograms, returns, budgets, reports to management, and product recalls per company policy
• Maintain proper records, inventory and security on all scheduled drugs (i.e., controlled substances-narcotics)
• Follow procedures for handling pharmacy products from authorized sources
• Ensure all accuracy tools, including the accuracy scanner and 24-hour post dispensing audit report, are utilized appropriately
• Establish/maintain all record keeping practices necessary for legal compliance, company policies, accounting policies and other requested reports
• Maintain a clean, neat work area, including work counters, shelves, floors and the customer counter to present a professional, sanitary, organized image to customers
• Ensure all product returns are handled in a timely fashion and per company policy
• Maintain all equipment (e.g., computers, printers, accuracy scanners and cash registers) to ensure it remains in working condition
• Maintain and organize all policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment and verify that all staff is knowledgeable of their use
• Maintain proper signage (e.g., store hours, counseling sign, services signs, pharmacists' photographs and names, and all other signs requested) in all areas necessary
• Make a strong and continuous effort to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Effective oral/written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in pharmacy

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join our retail pharmacy team. You will fulfill prescriptions, provide patient counseling, administer vaccines, and ensure compliance with all laws and company policies.

As part of a large national grocer, you will help maintain accurate records, manage inventory, and deliver exceptional service while upholding professional image and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.