Staff Pharmacist

Job Overview

Staff Pharmacist role at Kroger in Palmer, AK. Deliver outstanding customer service, manage prescriptions, maintain safe pharmacy environment, meet sales & profit goals.

• Fulfill customers’ prescription needs with accurate dispensing.
• Administer vaccines as needed.
• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal laws (including HIPAA).
• Maintain professional image and pharmacy standards.
• Achieve thorough knowledge of trade area and competition.
• Build positive pharmacy image through strong service and friendliness.
• Monitor stock, inventory, policies, record‑keeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, equipment, pricing, planograms, returns, budgets, reports and product recalls per company policy.
• Maintain controlled substance records and security on scheduled drugs.
• Follow pharmacy product handling procedures from authorized sources.
• Utilize accuracy tools, including scanner and 24‑hour post‑dispensing audit.
• Establish and maintain legal, company, accounting and requested record‑keeping practices.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and customer counter.
• Handle product returns per company policy.
• Maintain equipment (computers, printers, scanners, cash registers).
• Organize policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment.
• Maintain proper signage (store hours, counseling sign, services signs, pharmacist photos).
• Continuously broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills.
• Work cooperatively in high‑paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict in a nonconfrontational, cooperative manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary.
• Provide support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
• Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math knowledge (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.

Desired:

• 1 year of retail experience.
• Second language (speaking, reading, or writing).

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – medical, dental, vision, prescription.
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, holiday and sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Program and financial counseling tools.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology and more.
• Up to $21,000 tuition reimbursement over career.
• Growth opportunities through training programs and career pathways.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Retail