Pharmacy Department Manager

Job Title

Pharmacy Department Manager

Pharmacy

Exempt

As a Pharmacy Department Manager, this position will be responsible for the overall operation within the assigned pharmacy department. Directly responsible for improvement of prescription count as well as patient count by promoting exceptional customer service and professional image within the community. Focus will also include improvement of profitability by practicing/implementing cost effective business practices, i.e. generic dispensing, drug purchasing, etc.

Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members.

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Accountable and

Reports to:

District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Store Operations and Perishables

Positions that Report to you:
Staff Pharmacist(s), Pharmacy Technician(s), Pharmacy Intake/Outbound Coordinator

• Maintains a positive attitude; creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
• Supervise the operation of the assigned pharmacy department.
• Improves pharmacy prescription sales, profit, patient count and professional image by ensuring the accurate filling of prescriptions and the courteous and efficient service to all customers.
• Supervises pharmacy staff to ensure employees are developed through proper orientation, training, PTCB certification, objective setting, communication of rules and constructive discipline, while building morale, motivation and loyalty.
• Responsible for managing all referrals submitted by Hy‑Vee retail pharmacy locations.
• Communicates and coordinates with Hy‑Vee retail pharmacists regarding referrals as needed.
• Recommends plans and coordinates sales and promotional programs for the pharmacy department.
• Responsible for the recruitment and hiring of pharmacy personnel, manages budgeted payroll and scheduling, minimizes overtime usage and improves labor cost per prescription.
• Analyzes and recommends loss‑prevention procedures and ensures proper implementation of internal controls.
• Conducts regularly scheduled inventories and checks pharmacy security procedures and performs mini audits.
• Oversees training of pharmacy staff on the use of designated pharmacy point‑of‑sale system and assists in resolution of questions and problems pertaining to the system.
• Ensures that established workflow is adhered to within the respective pharmacy.
• Assists in monitoring competition services and recommends additions or modifications to company programs.
• Reviews pharmacy department policies, procedures and inventory to ensure compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations.
• Ensures compliance with DEA and state Board of Pharmacy regulations regarding maintenance of records and documents.
• Monitors compliance in pharmacy by conducting regular audits and verifying that the proper records, including controlled substance records, are kept on hand and are made readily available.
• Prepares and submits, as authorized by appropriate company personnel, records and reports required concerning burglaries, drug surrender, and compliance with regulations.
• Recommends and audits an inventory level based on department prescription volume, maintaining a satisfactory on‑hand balance and days of supply, monitors the company’s designated inventory system and reviews all daily purchases.
• Recommends improved pharmacy department maintenance procedures and appearance standards, up to and including physical layout.
• Takes ownership of department appearance by maintaining its order and cleanliness.
• Resolves customer complaints regarding all aspects of pharmacy department operations (service, price, personnel, etc.).
• Represents the company through membership and active participation in pharmaceutical professional groups, associations and organizations.
• Determines pricing of product to ensure profitability of the department.
• Builds growth and sales through counseling customers on OTC medications and products.
• Reports to work when scheduled and works…