Pharmacy​/Pharmacist Leader; Hr

Overview

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 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. Based in Colorado, the position is part of a Kroger family of companies with a history of growth in King Soopers stores.

As part of The Kroger Company, we focus on creating amazing experiences for customers and teams. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. This is a position that may be part-time or full-time, with opportunities for growth. Apply today to become part of our King Soopers family!

• Manage the pharmacy department’s financial performance, including budget monitoring and controlling labor costs.
• Provide staff training and development; ensure excellence in customer service and effective prescription pricing and generic utilization.
• Control pharmacy inventory and participate in corporate approved clinical services.
• Lead and supervise the pharmacy team to meet operational and quality standards; ensure compliance with state and federal laws and company policies.
• Engage in clinical programs following company-sponsored training and support public health initiatives as appropriate.
• Deliver effective detailing to physicians and community targets; promote and participate in sales initiatives as directed.
• Travel as needed to support business needs and coordinate with other sites as required.
• Maintain records required by law and company policies; ensure accurate documentation and reporting.

• Bachelor’s Degree in 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
• Minimum 21 years of age
• License must be in good standing
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary
• Participation in clinical programs following company sponsored training

Desired

• Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management
• 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 duties required and expected of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow all legal and company requirements
• Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, and ensure training on 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 to 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; complete performance reviews and provide feedback
• Ability to work cooperatively in high-paced and sometimes stressful environments
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation