Floating Pharmacist

About the Role

Floats to assigned stores within the area to help cover Pharmacy Departments. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy department, including training and development of subordinate staff, personnel needs assessment, work assignment, policy interpretation, and ensuring completion dates are met. Relies on experience and professional judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.

Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Kinney Standard of Practice to provide the highest quality healthcare service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Follows the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patients.
• Performs all quality assurance steps to ensure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed.
• Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines.
• Follows all State and Federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy.
• Oversees the initial submission, resubmission, and collection of all third-party claims.
• Manages and balances pharmacy inventory to maximize turns while ensuring customer needs are met.
• Oversees the transmitting, processing, and receiving of orders to and from the Kinney Warehouse and additional suppliers.
• Checks pharmacy inventory for outdates and processes all returns.
• Ensures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Ensures in-store pharmacy technology is used to its fullest potential for maximum return on investment.
• Ensures outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times.
• Ensures all Loss Prevention policies are followed and reports deviations.
• Assists in the implementation of corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising, and promotional programs.
• Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to ensure a clean and professional environment.
• Maintains and develops professional relationships with doctors and others in the health service professions.
• Stays aware of developments in the Pharmacy and Healthcare Services fields and integrates them into practice.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient information.
• Facilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel.
• Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within said guidelines.
• Assists in the training and development of all pharmacy department personnel, including use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training Program.
• Interfaces with various auditors and outside agencies as needed.
• Completes all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid State Pharmacy License and current registration.
• Ability to stand/walk throughout the majority of the shift.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test.
• Certified Immunizer.
• Must be able to travel between stores to cover within an assigned area as scheduled.

Qualifications

Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Drug test.
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring.
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position.

Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic keyboarding skills.

Pay

$125,000 - $135,000 per year. The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience, and education.