Float Pharmacist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Create an outstanding customer experience and inspire associates to deliver excellent customer service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, control all established quality assurance standards and expenses and properly schedule and staff technicians to meet the needs of the business. Monitor all functions, duties and activities for the department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fulfill customers’ prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled

Administer vaccines as needed

Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers

Ensure pharmacies comply with all local, state and federal laws (including HIPAA)

Maintain a professional image through personal appearance, conduct and attitude and the physical condition of the pharmacy; adhere to pharmacy standards and enforce company dress standards

Achieve a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers and its competition

Create a positive pharmacy department image through strong service, friendliness and cooperativeness with customers, associates and outside vendors

Monitor stock replenishment, inventory levels, policies / procedures, record keeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, proper operation of all equipment, pricing, planograms, returns, budgets, reports to management, and product recalls per company policy

Maintain proper records, inventory and security on all scheduled drugs (i.e., controlled substances-narcotics)

Follow procedures for handling pharmacy products from authorized sources

Ensure all accuracy tools, including the accuracy scanner and 24-hour post dispensing audit report, are utilized appropriately

Establish / maintain all record keeping practices necessary for legal compliance, company policies, accounting policies and other requested reports

Maintain a clean, neat work area, including work counters, shelves, floors and the customer counter to present a professional, sanitary, organized image to customers

Ensure all product returns are handled in a timely fashion and per company policy

Maintain all equipment (e.g., computers, printers, accuracy scanners and cash registers) to ensure it remains in working condition

Maintain and organize all policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment and verify that all staff is knowledgeable of their use

Maintain proper signage (e.g., store hours, counseling sign, services signs, pharmacists' photographs and names, and all other signs requested) in all areas necessary

Make a strong and continuous effort to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills

Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment

Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner

Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information

Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues

Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing

Effective oral / written communication skills

Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

Ability to handle stressful situations

Desired

1 year of retail experience

Second language (speaking, reading, and / or writing)

ABOUT US

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.

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 Fred Meyer family!

What you’ll receive from us :

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to :

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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