Staff Pharmacist

Kroger; Mount Washington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to inspire associates and deliver outstanding customer service. Responsibilities include managing the pharmacy operations, ensuring legal compliance, and providing patient counseling. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and possess strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team at one of the nation's largest grocers.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Counseling services

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail experience desired.
• Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers.
• Fulfill customers' prescription needs while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD

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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

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure a 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 knowledge.
• Maintain proper signage (e.g., store hours, counseling signs, licenses) in all areas for legal compliance and customer information.
• Achieve a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers, and competition.
• Stay current with present, future, and seasonal ads to promote sales opportunities.
• Make continuous efforts to 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/written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations

About Us

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, Kroger has grown into the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states. We pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a purpose to Feed the Human Spirit. We work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

People matter here. We provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life, supporting your growth with value and care. If you are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether seeking part-time work or a new career, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join the Kroger family!

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, paid time off, counseling services, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.