Staff Pharmacist

Kroger; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values customer service and associate growth. As part of a dynamic team, you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional pharmacy services while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions matter, and you can thrive both personally and professionally. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement as you help shape the future of pharmacy care. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD required.
• 1 year of retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate prescription filling and patient counseling.
• Maintain a clean and professional department image.
• Monitor inventory levels and comply with regulations.

Skills

Retail Experience

Effective Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Ability to Handle Stress

Second Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

PharmD

Tools

RX Computer System

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 a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams passionate about food and people together with a shared 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 support your growth and development, helping to feed your future with the value and care you need to succeed. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we have 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 much 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 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 all clinical activities.
• Accurately and efficiently utilize the RX computer system to process prescriptions, complete clinical interventions, and review progress towards 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 and 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 requested reports.
• Maintain and organize all policy manuals, reference books, state laws, and required equipment, ensuring staff is knowledgeable of their use.
• Maintain proper signage (e.g., store hours, counseling signs, service signs, licenses, and other signs) in all areas necessary for legal compliance and customer-facing communication.
• Achieve a thorough understanding of the trade area, its customers, and competition.
• Stay current with present, future, and seasonal ads to promote department and store sales opportunities.
• Make continuous efforts to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.