Pharmacy Manager 39.5 Hrs ($131,800-$187,823 /yr)

About the Role

Hannaford Supermarkets, a local market with roots dating back to 1883 in Portland, Maine, seeks a Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) or Supervising Pharmacist (SP). This role oversees daily pharmacy operations, ensures regulatory compliance, manages financial performance, and leads department staff while fostering community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) or Supervising Pharmacist (SP) as required
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations
• Manage financial performance of the department including sales growth, maximizing gross margins and productivity, controlling inventory, payroll and expenses
• Understand and comply with Pharmacy Standard Practice Manual; communicate standards to other department personnel as needed
• Oversee the daily office operations of the pharmacy department
• Promote and participate in growing the pharmacy business through Company initiatives and the building of relationships within the community
• Perform immunizations according to Company's Standard Practice and expectations
• Ensure that all pharmacy department personnel provide outstanding customer service
• Develop, train and manage staff pharmacists; assist in interviewing potential hires
• Hire, train, and develop pharmacy technicians and support staff
• Work with the designated in-store trainer and pharmacy training specialist to ensure proper and efficient training of all pharmacy personnel
• Manage performance and documentation of all department personnel through annual performance assessments and ongoing coaching and disciplinary efforts
• Exercise good judgment in the delegation, assignment and follow-up required for the efficient performance of the department
• Coordinate scheduling of technicians including assigned positions and fixed activities
• Maintain a broad understanding of MPP scheduling system; coordinate weekly scheduling needs for the pharmacists including vacation coverage
• Adhere to Company safety standards; communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed; keep work area free from debris and safety hazards
• Develop and maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with the Store Manager, Pharmacy Operations Manager, and local health care providers
• Attend weekly department manager meetings as assigned; share applicable information with pharmacy staff
• Maintain communications to the pharmacy staff from outside sources
• Foster a positive and enthusiastic environment to retain associates and customers
• Maintain confidentiality of customer and Company information
• Role model and provide recognition of key behaviors: Be There, Make It Easy, Add Something to their Day and Be the Difference
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Ensure completion of "My Tasks" daily or as necessary
• Review and respond to emails daily

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug testing as required
• Current license in good standing in the state(s) in which to practice
• Current and active immunizing pharmacist certification
• Complete knowledge of state and Federal laws pertaining to pharmacy practices
• Desire to be a motivated caring professional with strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, associates, other health care professionals, and the community at large
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule consistent with a stimulating retail environment, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and provide direction to associates
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Authorization to fill Medicare and Medicaid prescriptions

Physical Requirements

• Accurate and efficient typing skills
• Stand 100% of the time with occasional walking short distances
• Using computer screen/keyboard/mouse/biometric scanner 100% of the time
• Use hands to frequently/continuously handle a variety of sizes of containers, then manipulate individual pills/capsules and the equipment used to count them
• Clerical accuracy and mathematical skills and ability to use a cash register
• Ability to use staplers, calculators, communication and computer systems frequently
• Frequent/continuous reaching, grasping, lifting, and carrying up to 20 lb. below the waist level and at or above shoulder level
• Bending at the knees and waist repetitively up to 30% of the work day
• Work a schedule that varies from up to 12 hours a day and up to 5 days a week
• Have sufficient visual acuity and audio capability to process prescriptions and service customers by phone and in person

Preferred Requirements

• Process prescriptions accurately or supervise others in the process in accordance with current laws, ethical standards and Company policies
• Provide outstanding customer service and patient counseling in the areas of prescription and OTC medications, durable medical equipment and other evolving health care needs
• Act as a liaison between the store and healthcare professionals, patients and law enforcement
• Comply with state and Federal laws pertaining to pharmacy practices
• Adhere to established Company standards of practice
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of patient and company information
• Promote and participate in initiatives to grow the pharmacy business as required

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