Kroger · 5 months ago
Float Pharmacist
3450 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR, 97302, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expKroger, through its Fred Meyer banner, is seeking a Float Pharmacist to provide excellent customer service and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations. The role involves fulfilling prescription needs, administering vaccines, and maintaining a professional pharmacy environment while managing inventory and records.
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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
Qualification
Required
Pharmacy Board License
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
Preferred
Pharmacist License
1 year of retail experience
Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)
Benefits
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.
Health care benefits
Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements
Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
Associate discounts
Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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