Floating Pharmacist

Overview

Floats to assigned stores within the area to help cover Pharmacy Departments. Oversees the day‑to‑day operations of the Pharmacy department and assists in the training and development of subordinate staff. The role includes estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. Relies on experience and professional judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.

• Follows the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patients.
• Performs all quality assurance steps to ensure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed and reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner.
• Follows all State and Federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy.
• Oversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third‑party claims.
• Manages and balances the pharmacy inventory to provide maximum turns while remaining in‑stock for customer needs.
• Oversees the transmitting, processing and receiving of orders to and from the Kinney Warehouse and additional suppliers as needed.
• Oversees the checking of pharmacy inventory for outdates and processes all returns.
• Ensures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelines.
• Ensures in‑store pharmacy technology is used to its fullest potential to maximize return on investment.
• Ensures outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times.
• Ensures all loss prevention policies are followed and deviations are reported to Loss Prevention.
• Assists in the implementation of corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising and promotional programs.
• Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to ensure a clean and professional environment.
• Maintains professional relationships with doctors and other health service professionals.
• Maintains awareness of developments in Pharmacy and Health Care Services and integrates them into practice.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient information.
• Facilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel.
• Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operates within those guidelines.
• Assists in the training and development of all pharmacy department personnel, including use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training Program.
• Interfaces with auditors and outside agencies as needed.
• Completes all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy.
• Possess and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy.
• Must be able to stand/walk throughout majority of shift.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment and/or random drug screening test.
• Certified Immunizer.
• Must be able to travel between stores to cover within an assigned area as scheduled.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic keyboarding skill.

• Drug test.
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring.
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position.

$85,800.00 – $ per year