PHARMACY/STAFF PHARMACIST

Responsibilities

• Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated
• Assist the Pharmacy Coordinator with management of the district, including coaching, mentoring, training of associates, special projects, inventory management, and new store/remodel set-up
• Administer immunizations to customers following Kroger orders and procedures
• Successfully complete clinical services according to relevant case load
• Dispense medications to customers pursuant to prescriptions and, following laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical standards
• Compound medications, using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Review prescriptions issued by prescribers to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed
• Verify new medication against existing medication and patient profile to ensure that there are no-drug or drug disease interactions prior to filling prescription
• Verify the work of the Pharmacy Technicians and Interns, including accuracy of all prescriptions assembled
• Engage the pharmacy team to hold appropriate day supply
• Follow protocols on recalls
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
• Maintain established procedures for quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs
• Support special promotions in consultation with the Pharmacy Manager and/or Pharmacy Coordinator
• Work to prevent and report robbery, theft or fraud
• Support preventative maintenance by proper inspection and repair of equipment
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify or correcting unsafe conditions
• Adjust personal schedule to staff business unit's open shifts when necessary
• Communicate information with department members that impact the department or job functions
• Comply with the provisions and agreements set forth in company policies and the union contract(s)
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including HIPAA Fraud, Waste and Abuse (Medicare), and DEA Procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum: Must be a licensed Pharmacist in good standing
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Excellent Planning and Organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy is a must
• Desired: Management experience preferred
• Pharmacy experience
• Retail experience