What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHARMACY/RESIDENT PHARMACIST position at The Kroger Company?
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Position Summary:Develop and promote programs that identify, prevent, and manage disease states. Implement effective and dependable methods of delivery for Pharmaceutical Care systems and programs. Provide effective patient counseling and health education. Compound and dispense prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care according to professional standards, state and federal law requirements. Provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer's return visit. We accomplish this in many ways including, but limited to; treating our customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work environment, being a responsible member of the community, providing the right products at the right time with fair and accurate pricing. Demonstratethe company's core valuves of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
- Essential Job Functions:
- Model "Customer 1st" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
- Create and maintain accurate and comprehensive reports
- Complete, document, and report the outcomes of patient care services
- Complete an approved, IRB (Ivestigational Research Board) project
- Evaluate drug therapy to maintain optimal outcomes
- Evaluate patient allergy and adverse drug experiences
- Conduct physical assessment and health histories on patients
- Implement new and improve existing patient education programs
- Develop and implement quality assurance procedures to maintain the safe and accurate dispensing of medications and patient education
- Maintain and recommend upgrades for all drug information resources
- Review and evaluate new drug/health care literature
- Review prescriptions issued by physicians to verify accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed
- Compound 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 workers 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, charge system, and inventory
- Order medications
- Open/close department
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Desired Previous Job Experience:
- Pharmacy experience
- Retail experience
- Bachelor's degree (BS) and/or Doctoral degree (PharmD) in Pharmacy, plus successful completion of working pharmacy internship and passing of the appropriate state board exam.
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Ability to work weekends on a occasional basis
- Ability to travel independently on a occasional basis
- Maintain confidentiality
- Accuracy/attention to detail
- Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
- Ability to work within strict time frames/resolute deadlines
- Current State Board of Pharmacy license from state of employment
- Valid CPR certification
Posting Date: 2026-05-22T13:00:10 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 500 South 99Th Ave. Tolleson AZ 85353