Pharmacy Manager

Pharmacy Manager

Oversees and directs operations of the in-store pharmacy and other areas of the warehouse. Monitors department performance as Pharmacist-in-Charge. Participates in Pharmacist duties. Addresses personnel issues and oversees tasks performed by supervisors and employees. Responsible for understanding, teaching, and maintaining our culture, core values and ethics. Provides a high level of member service. This is a full-time management/leadership position (45+ hours per week).

Job Duties:

• Observes employee performance, coaching as needed to ensure department, business and company procedures and standards are met.
• Reviews work product, monitors workload and sets standards for productivity and accuracy.
• Conducts yearly performance reviews and provides regular coaching and training to all staff.
• Responds to employee concerns using problem-solving skills, tact, and discretion in accordance with the Costco Employee Agreement and other applicable regulations.
• Develops and maintains a team atmosphere through communication and mentoring.
• Establishes new ways of acknowledging positive performance to support employee morale.
• Reviews applicant submissions for job postings, conducts interviews and makes recommendations regarding hiring status.
• Oversees and participates in dispensing prescription medications: measuring, labeling, checking for drug interactions, verifying with physicians, and selecting substitutions when necessary.
• Assists with counter duties and merchandising as necessary.
• Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service.
• Counsels members on proper medication usage.
• Responds to customer concerns using problem solving skills, tact, and discretion.
• Preserves patient confidentiality.
• Approves and submits orders for equipment and supplies. Orders products using a computer system.
• Coordinates proper maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.
• Observes employee performance and checks paperwork to ensure that proper department production, record keeping, and product storage procedures and standards are followed.
• Oversees perpetual inventory of Schedule II controlled substances.
• Implements and upholds safety and security procedures.
• Reviews insurance payment records, department budget and financial statements.
• Develops and implements plans for productivity and profitability.
• Acts as Pharmacist-In-Charge, as point of contact for regulatory, legal, third party insurance companies, and audit situations.
• Monitors pharmacy to ensure complete legal compliance.
• Schedules, develops, counsels, trains, and directs department personnel.
• Makes recommendations for hiring, promotion, and termination to Regional Manager over Pharmacy.
• Reviews and approves area timecards.
• Drafts and presents employee performance reviews.
• Ensures proper disposal of potentially hazardous materials.
• This is a full-time management/leadership position (45+ hours per week).
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
• Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business.
• If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 1501

Costco Wholesale Corporation