Pharmacist

Pharmacist Position at Kroger Stores

Position Type: Employee

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Create an outstanding customer experience and inspire associates to deliver excellent customer service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, control all established quality assurance standards and expenses and properly schedule and staff technicians to meet the needs of the business. Monitor all functions, duties and activities for the department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions

Fulfill customers' prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled

Administer vaccines as needed

Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers

Ensure pharmacies comply with all local, state and federal laws (including HIPAA)

Maintain a professional image through personal appearance, conduct and attitude and the physical condition of the pharmacy; adhere to pharmacy standards and enforce company dress standards

Achieve a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers and its competition

Create a positive pharmacy department image through strong service, friendliness and cooperativeness with customers, associates and outside vendors

Monitor stock replenishment, inventory levels, policies/procedures, record keeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, proper operation of all equipment, pricing, planograms, returns, budgets, reports to management, and product recalls per company policy

Maintain proper records, inventory and security on all scheduled drugs (i.e., controlled substances-narcotics)

Follow procedures for handling pharmacy products from authorized sources

Ensure all accuracy tools, including the accuracy scanner and 24-hour post dispensing audit report, are utilized appropriately

Establish/maintain all record keeping practices necessary for legal compliance, company policies, accounting policies and other requested reports

Maintain a clean, neat work area, including work counters, shelves, floors and the customer counter to present a professional, sanitary, organized image to customers

Ensure all product returns are handled in a timely fashion and per company policy

Maintain all equipment (e.g., computers, printers, accuracy scanners and cash registers) to ensure it remains in working condition

Maintain and organize all policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment and verify that all staff is knowledgeable of their use

Maintain proper signage (e.g., store hours, counseling sign, services signs, pharmacists' photographs and names, and all other signs requested) in all areas necessary

Make a strong and continuous effort to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing

Effective oral/written communication skills

Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

Ability to handle stressful situations

Desired Previous Experience/Education

1 year of retail experience

Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Education Level: Bachelor's Required

Required Travel: Up to 75%

Required Certifications/Licenses: Pharmacy Board License

Position Type: Full-Time

Regions: Midwest

States: Indiana

Keywords: floater, pharmacist, pharmacy manager, staff pharmacist

Jobs at Kroger

At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

Company Overview

Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.