Senior Pharmacist - Immunizations & Team Leader

Kroger; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Louisville, KY is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to provide pharmacy services, dispense medications and administer immunizations, while upholding safety and compliance across patient care teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and organizational skills, with opportunities to lead pharmacy operations and mentor staff within the district. Pharmacists must maintain licenses and follow HIPAA, DEA, and state/federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Pharmacist in good standing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Excellent Planning and Organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated.
• Assist the Pharmacy Coordinator with management of the district, including coaching, mentoring, training of associates, special projects, inventory management, and new store/remodel set-up
• Administer immunizations to customers following Kroger orders and procedures
• Dispense medications to customers pursuant to prescriptions and, following laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical standards
• Compound medications, using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Review prescriptions issued by prescribers to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed
• Verify new medication against existing medication and patient profile to ensure that there are no-drug or drug disease interactions prior to filling prescription
• Verify the work of the Pharmacy Technicians and Interns, including accuracy of all prescriptions assembled
• Support special promotions in consultation with the Pharmacy Manager and/or Pharmacy Coordinator
• Engage the pharmacy team to hold appropriate day supply. Follow protocols on recalls
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
• Follow all state and federal laws regarding annual department and personal licensing application/renewal
• Maintain established procedures for quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs
• Work to prevent and report robbery, theft or fraud
• Support preventative maintenance by proper inspection and repair of equipment
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify or correcting unsafe conditions
• Adjust personal schedule to staff business unit's open shifts when necessary
• Communicate information with department members that impact the department or job functions
• Comply with the provisions and agreements set forth in company policies and the union contract(s)
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including HIPAA Fraud, Waste and Abuse (Medicare), and DEA Procedures
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Licensed pharmacist

Written and verbal communication

Planning and organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

Kroger in Louisville, KY is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to provide pharmacy services, dispense medications and administer immunizations, while upholding safety and compliance across patient care teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and organizational skills, with opportunities to lead pharmacy operations and mentor staff within the district. Pharmacists must maintain licenses and follow HIPAA, DEA, and state/federal regulations.