Staff Pharmacist

Kroger; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a pharmacist, where you will play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction through accurate prescription filling and exceptional service. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that values growth and development. You will be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes the well-being of customers and associates alike. With comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and flexible scheduling, your career path is filled with potential. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts on purchases

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Effective communication skills and basic math knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean, neat work area and maintain a professional image.
• Provide patient counseling and ensure accuracy in prescriptions filled.
• Monitor inventory levels and comply with all legal requirements.

Skills

Effective oral/written communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Ability to handle stressful situations

Second language

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

Position Summary:
Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and inspire associates to deliver excellent customer service that encourages our customers to return. Achieve department sales and profit goals, control all established quality assurance standards and expenses, and properly schedule and staff technicians to meet the needs of the business. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• 1 year of retail experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD
• Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing
• Effective oral/written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure favorable department image to customers by maintaining clean, neat work areas to present a professional, sanitary, and organized image.
• Create a positive and professional department image through strong service, personal appearance, conduct, friendliness, and cooperativeness with customers, associates, and outside vendors.
• Observe shift operating hours as scheduled or assigned; meeting schedule requirements consistently and punctually.
• Fulfill customers' prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled.
• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers, including clinical activities.
• Accurately and efficiently utilize RX computer system to process prescriptions, complete clinical interventions, and review progress to goals.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws, including HIPAA, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, and DEA Procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels, scheduling, proper operation of all equipment, and progress to budget goals.
• Establish and maintain company policies/procedures related to security, returns/recalls, sanitation.
• Reinforce quality assurance programs by complying with accuracy and safety procedures; identify or correct unsafe conditions.
• Establish and maintain all record-keeping practices necessary for legal compliance, Kroger policies, accounting policies, and other reports.
• Maintain and organize all policy manuals, reference books, state laws, and required equipment, ensuring staff familiarity.
• Maintain proper signage (e.g., store hours, counseling signs, licenses) for legal compliance and customer information.
• Achieve a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers, and its competition.
• Stay current with ads to promote department and store sales opportunities.
• Make efforts to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.