Staff Pharmacist

Job Description

Position Summary:

Prepare and dispense prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards and state and federal legal requirements. Role model and demonstrate the Company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.

Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Essential Job Functions:

• Model “Customer 1st” behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Review prescriptions issued by Health Care Providers to confirm accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed
• Prepare medications, using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Verify new medication against existing medication and patient profile to verify that there are no drug-drug or drug-disease interactions prior to filling prescription
• Direct pharmacy associates engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals
• Verify the work of the Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, including accuracy of all prescriptions filled
• Provide information to pharmacy customers regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals
• Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs
• Maintain pharmacy files and inventory
• Create and maintain purchase orders for medication
• Open and close department
• Perform Person in Charge (PIC) duties
• Promote and follow Company initiatives
• Administer immunizations as allowed by the state boards of pharmacy
• Supervise and coach pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants in the performance of their duties
• All store management work with associates to manage all common associate areas (i.e. break rooms and training areas) to make sure they are inviting in appearance and reflect “Our People Are Great”
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Licensed Pharmacist holding either a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Minimum 21 years of age (travels for business purposes)
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis
• Ability to travel independently on an occasional basis
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms/processes
• Ability to work within set time frames/fixed deadlines
• Ability to continue education
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid CPR/first aid certification
• Valid annual BBP training
• Hepatits B documentation
• Valid State Board of Pharmacy license from state of employment
• APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate or equivalent

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Six months customer service experience
• Related retail experience

Education Level: Pharmacy Degree (BS-Pharmacy/PharmD) Required
Required Certifications/Licenses: Pharmacy Board License; Driver’s License
Position Type: Full-Time 
Shift(s): [[mfield4]]
Regions: West

Jobs at Fred Meyer: Based in Portland, Oregon with over 130 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Alaska, Fred Meyer offers one-stop shopping with store employment opportunities in apparel, home, food, pharmacy and home electronics as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise and product development, store operations, customer communications, public affairs, food and pharmacy.  We are always searching for individuals who share our passion for service, leadership, honesty and diversity. Whether you like working with people, numbers or ideas, you can find a home at Fred Meyer. And with stores and offices across the Pacific Northwest, we have opportunities for talented individuals if you prefer to be closer to the mountains, ocean, or city.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names.  At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®.  We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.  Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.