Staff Pharmacist

Kroger; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Staff Pharmacist in Louisville, KY to provide pharmaceutical care while maintaining quality service standards. Responsibilities include fulfilling prescriptions, counseling patients, and overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a pharmacy degree, state licensure, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts on products and services

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail experience preferred.
• Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws including HIPAA.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure department cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Stress Handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

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Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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; meet 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; ensure all staff are knowledgeable of their use.
• Maintain proper signage in all areas for legal compliance and customer information.
• Achieve a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers, and its competition.
• Stay current with present, future, and seasonal ads to promote department and store sales opportunities.
• Continuously broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills.

Qualifications

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 and written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations

About Us

Kroger is a leading grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states, dedicated to bringing diverse teams together to feed the human spirit. We value innovation, community, and our associates' growth. Whether seeking part-time or full-time roles, apply today to join our Kroger family.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay.
• Support programs including counseling and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.