STAFF PHARMACIST

Fred Meyer; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in retail pharmacy is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to enhance customer experience and ensure compliance with regulations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment focused on community health. You will be responsible for fulfilling prescription needs, administering vaccines, and providing patient counseling while maintaining a professional image. With a strong emphasis on growth and development, the company provides comprehensive benefits and training programs to help you thrive in your career. If you are passionate about healthcare and customer service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Effective communication and stress management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill customers' prescription needs accurately.
• Administer vaccines and provide patient counseling.
• Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Description

Create an outstanding customer experience and inspire associates to deliver excellent customer service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, control all established quality assurance standards and expenses, and properly schedule and staff technicians to meet the needs of the business. Monitor all functions, duties, and activities for the department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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 Fred Meyer 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

Desired Qualifications

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

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, 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, record keeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, equipment operation, pricing, planograms, returns, budgets, reports, and product recalls per company policy
• Maintain proper records, inventory, and security on all scheduled drugs (controlled substances-narcotics)
• Follow procedures for handling pharmacy products from authorized sources
• Ensure all accuracy tools are utilized appropriately
• Establish and maintain all record-keeping practices necessary for legal compliance and company policies
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to present a professional image
• Handle product returns timely and per company policy
• Maintain all equipment to ensure functionality
• Keep policy manuals, reference books, and legal documents organized and ensure staff familiarity
• Maintain proper signage in all areas
• Continuously broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills
• Perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation