Staff Pharmacist- Closed Door, Hybrid-2nd Shift, 4-10 hour shifts

The Kroger Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Pharmacist to perform Drug Utilization Review and pre-verification in a centralized, closed-door pharmacy.

You will lead technicians, oversee record keeping, and support MTM and adherence initiatives to improve patient outcomes while upholding Kroger’s core values. Responsibilities include quality assurance, safety program adherence, and collaboration with supervisory staff to resolve operational issues.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license and a pharmacy degree are required.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with typical pharmacy terms and processes.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform Drug Utilization Review and pre-verification workflows in a centralized pharmacy setting.
• Direct technicians in accuracy, workflow, and responsibilities consistent with KHC activities.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and comply with safety and HIPAA requirements.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers and support clinical initiatives.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy Supervisor and Operations Manager on operational issues and improvements.
• Train and orient new pharmacists and associates; adhere to all laws and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pharmacist license

Industry terms familiarity

Task organization

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Perform Drug Utilization Review and Pre-verification workflow steps while supporting clinical initiatives (e.g.: MTM, adherence programs, and other initiatives to improve patient outcomes) in a centralized, closed-door pharmacy setting. Ensure the highest quality, accuracy, and efficiency is maintained in the delivery of patient prescriptions throughout the customer experience and interaction with the host pharmacy. Direct technicians in the areas of accuracy, workflow, KHC activities. Perform and oversee the associated record keeping activities. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Job Description

Perform Drug Utilization Review and Pre-verification workflow steps while supporting clinical initiatives (e.g.: MTM, adherence programs, and other initiatives to improve patient outcomes) in a centralized, closed-door pharmacy setting. Ensure the highest quality, accuracy, and efficiency is maintained in the delivery of patient prescriptions throughout the customer experience and interaction with the host pharmacy. Direct technicians in the areas of accuracy, workflow, KHC activities. Perform and oversee the associated record keeping activities. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee required workflow activities defined for centralized processing and associated record keeping activities
• Provide customer service making both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated
• Work to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills including obtaining/maintaining additional individual pharmacy licensure as required to maintain the business
• Verify prescriptions issued by prescribers to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
• Verify new and refill medications against existing medications and patient profile to ensure that drug-drug or drug-disease interactions are reconciled prior to filling prescription
• Display a positive and professional attitude
• Maintain established procedures for quality assurance and reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify or correcting unsafe conditions
• Communicate information with department members that impact the department or job functions
• Participate in periodic review of policies and procedures and update as needed
• Communicate with the Pharmacy Supervisor and Operations Manager regarding any operational issues, suggestions and/or repairs
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including HIPAA Fraud, Waste and Abuse, and DEA Procedures
• Work collaboratively with team members to promote teamwork and align the goals of the organization
• Promote trust and respect among the team
• Participate in the orientation and training of new pharmacists and associates
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree pharmacy
• Any proven leadership experience
• Pharmacist License
• Familiar with industry/technical terms and processes
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Desired

• 1 year store pharmacy experience
• Any mail order experience