PHARMACY/PHARMACIST 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 

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications  

• 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 Previous Experience/Education  

• Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s) 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management 

About Us

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we’re proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our King Soopers family! 

About The Team

Jobs at King Soopers: To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

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
• 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 care er