Staff Pharmacist

Kroger; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Job summary

Kroger in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a licensed pharmacist to ensure patient safety and provide counseling, manage drug inventory, and uphold HIPAA compliance. The role emphasizes accurate prescription filling and professional service.

The team focuses on community-oriented care, with opportunities for growth and a strong safety culture. Bachelor's in pharmacy and active state licensure required; retail experience and bilingual skills desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required or equivalent.
• Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain composure.
• Knowledge of basic math and arithmetic operations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill customers' prescription needs with high accuracy.
• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws (HIPAA).
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to dress standards.
• Develop knowledge of trade area, customers and competition.
• Create a positive pharmacy image through service and cooperation.
• Monitor inventory, policies, record keeping, security, and scheduling.
• Maintain records for scheduled drugs and compliance reporting.
• Follow procedures for handling pharmacy products from authorized sources.
• Utilize accuracy tools and post-dispensing audits.
• Maintain all required signage and policy manuals.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Stress management

Mathematical basics

Oral/written communication

Retail experience (desirable)

Bilingual (desirable)

Education

Bachelor's Degree pharmacy

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience by embracing the Customer 1st strategy 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.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill customers' prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled
• 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, Kroger 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

Qualifications

Minimum

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

Desired

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 217088
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 08/11/2026, 09:04 PM
• Locations 2012 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, 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.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is 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.