Pharmacy Manager

Employee Type Full Time Exempt Sterling Pharmacy in La Crescent, MN is part of Astrup Companies - an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect. Looking for a Full-time Pharmacy Manager! (30-40 hours/week) Hours of operation are Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm and Closed Sundays. This position would be a Monday - Friday position, with occasional weekend shifts with competitive wages. We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program! To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link: Qualifications Required: Graduate of an accredited school/college of pharmacy Licensed as a Pharmacist in the State in which you will be working (MN/IA) Preferred: Three or more years of pharmacy experience in a retail/community setting Thorough knowledge pharmacy business, both technical and financial Two or more years in leadership or management Detail oriented and very organized Able to handle a high stress environment Job Description The Pharmacy Manager will oversee all aspects of the operation of the pharmacy department in one of the Sterling Pharmacies. Core Competencies & Responsibilities Build healthier lives through caring relationships with staff and customers Understands the customers’ needs are the #1 priority above anything else Train staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and customer service associates Manage pharmacy staff schedules, vacation requests, and payroll Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations Stay abreast of and manage staff compliance with all statutes, rules and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both State and Federal Review prescription drug pricing to achieve optimal gross profit margins Manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment Represent Sterling Pharmacy as a pharmacist to the general public and at professional events Promote community involvement Receive, process, fill, and check prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner Collect appropriate information for billing of Medicaid and Medicare for DME and supplies and reconcile claims to ensure adequate payment Ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills where there has been a change in therapy or patient condition Work in conjunction with other corporate staff to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures Communicate with pharmacy staff, store manager, and district managers on a regular basis Provide energy to new company initiatives, i.e. med sync, diabetic shoes, fundraisers Monitor and analyzes pharmacy reports Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category Respond to emails, voice messages and memos from corporate staff in a timely fashion (typically within one business day Encourage professional growth of staff pharmacists and ancillary staff Provide the best possible service to our patients Help with the development of (and participate in) new programs and services for pharmacists to help our patients achieve positive therapeutic outcomes Collaborate with other pharmacy managers to ensure optimization of pharmacy practice Respond to all patient inquiries in a timely fashion Be prepared to perform all tasks of pharmacy technicians and customer service associates, when necessary Assist other Sterling pharmacies, when possible (questions, staffing needs, etc.) Address and resolve customer and employee concerns/complaints Meet with vendors of pharmacy related products Manage continuous quality improvement and quality assurance programs in pharmacies Encourage and facilitate continuing education of pharmacy staff Represent Astrup Drug at local and state pharmacy meetings Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow Complete other duties as assigned Conduct and engage with weekly/daily touchpoint meetings with staff, then follow up to ensure there is follow through what was discussed Encourage and support employees engaging with customer on all marketing material given by corporate Inform and engage with employees on the Profit Incentive Program Work with the store manager where applicable to implement any necessary programs, communications, and training Manage store compliance with financial budgets. Performance Requirements Treat your employees well. Communicate. Care. Respect their time, work and talents Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures and ensure follow-through with employees Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace Effectively coordinate activities of others Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members Be able to multitask Be focused and disciplined Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis Innovate - Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making. Physical Requirements & Work Demands The ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and occasionally more The ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours In a typical 8-hour day lifting or carrying items up to approximately 25 lbs. In a typical day standing approximately 8 hours In a typical 8-hour day reading approximately 20 emails and responding to all of them In a typical 8-hour day spending 2 hours on the telephone Working Environment The working environment will be in a retail pharmacy setting and will be of normal climate and temperature. #J-18808-Ljbffr