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 Costco’s culture, core values, and ethics. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• 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 needed.
• 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 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, serving as the 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 the Regional Manager over Pharmacy. Reviews and approves area timecards. Drafts and presents employee performance reviews.
• Ensures proper disposal of potentially hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery.

Schedule

This is a full-time management/leadership position requiring 45+ hours per week. Open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business, apart from any religious or disability considerations.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance
• Health care reimbursement account
• Dependent care assistance plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan (for eligible employees)

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.