- Oversee overall accountability for security of pharmacy inventory and management of controlled substances and drug file maintenance
- Consult periodically with practitioners in the field
- Participate in periodic review of policies and procedures and update as needed
- Communicate with the Central Fill general manager and system administrator regarding any operational issues, suggestions and/or repairs
- Maintain facility licensing and ensure compliance with the state board of pharmacy
- Participate in the orientation and training of new pharmacists and associates
- Oversee the staff pharmacist(s) providing leadership and direction to the supervisors, leads, customer service representatives, and technicians in the dispensing process
- Ensure patient information is handled in a HIPAA compliant manner
- Serve as chairperson for the Quality Management Committee and Accuracy Committee; conduct quarterly accuracy meetings
- Spend up to 10 % of time actively participating in the Quality Management Committee team functions
- Oversee the overall pharmacy compliance and credentialing requirements; comply with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on specific medications
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Provide oversight for clinical operations and decision making for the program
- Participate in interview process when hiring new clinical staff; contribute to performance evaluation of clinical staff
- May be required to obtain pharmacist licensure in additional states based on business need and regulatory requirements
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QualificationsMinimum
- Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy
- 2+ years customer service delivery experience or equivalent
- Any leadership experience
- 2+ years retail/customer service experience
- 1 year post-grad patient care experience
- Current clinical license for all states within the geographical sector
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Current unrestricted clinical license
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
- Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
Desired
- Any specialty pharmacy experience
- Any mail order or central fill pharmacy experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
- 2+ years customer service delivery experience or equivalent
- Leadership experience
- 2+ years retail/customer service experience
- 1 year post-graduate patient care experience
- Current clinical license for all states within the geographical sector
- Current unrestricted clinical license
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task while providing accurate, on-time results
- Familiarity with industry and technical terms and processes
- Ability/willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure in additional states as needed
- Specialty pharmacy experience
- Mail order or central fill pharmacy experience
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
Kroger Insights
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.







