Join Kroger, where People Matter. Be a part of a reliable brand that offers a better work life balance and properly staffed technician support. With more trained technicians than our competitors, you will have the support system in place that allows you more autonomy and the ability to enhance patient outcomes.
We are interested in every qualified candidate and will consider sponsorship of work visas for this position.
Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:
Health & Well-being Benefits:
· Health care benefits
· Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
· Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits:
· Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements
· Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
· Potentially bonus eligible depending on varying criteria by location
· Associate discounts
Growth and Development Benefits:
· Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
· Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career
We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!
We provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer's return visit. We accomplish this in many ways including, but not limited to; treating our customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work environment, being a responsible member of the community, providing the right products at the right time with fair and accurate pricing. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
PHARMACY/PHARMACIST ASST LEADER
Accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice, within the limits of state and federal laws and corporate policies. Manage and maximize the financial performance of the pharmacy department by monitoring the pharmacy budget, minimizing or altogether avoiding unauthorized overtime, performing necessary pharmacy staff training and development, providing excellence in customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, controlling pharmacy inventory, and providing/implementing/participating in corporate approved clinical services. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team; appropriately handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times
- Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other sales initiatives as developed by the division pharmacy department
- Perform all the duties required and expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and responsible for following all legal and company requirements
- Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce the number of fill on-arrival prescriptions, and ensure that all staff members are trained, aware of and follow proper ordering and inventory record keeping procedures
- Comply with all corporate mandated controlled substance operating procedures
- Monitor third-party or insurance profitability; handle third-party problems, rejections, and audits in a timely fashion
- Schedule all pharmacy staff members in a manner to help control or avoid unnecessary labor costs
- Maintain all pharmacy records required by state and federal laws and company policies
- Direct pharmacy to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory and sales goals
- Perform effective detailing visiting local physicians and other community targets
- Promote, implement, and participate in public health initiatives and disease state management services
- Travel independently as needed to support business needs
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide direct feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy
- 2+ years related retail experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents
- Proven leadership skills
- License must be in good standing
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Participation in clinical programs following company sponsored training
- Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary
Desired
- Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s)
- Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management
