About this opportunity
Astrup Drug lists this Pharmacy Manager opportunity in la crescent, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Sterling Pharmacy in La Crescent, MN is part of Astrup Companies - an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.
Looking for a Full-time Pharmacy Manager! (30-40 hours/week)
Hours of operation are Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm and Closed Sundays.
This position would be a Monday - Friday position, with occasional weekend shifts with competitive wages.
We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program!
To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link:
Qualifications:
Required: Graduate of an accredited school/college of pharmacy
Licensed as a Pharmacist in the State in which you will be working (MN/IA)
Preferred: Three or more years of pharmacy experience in a retail/community setting
Thorough knowledge pharmacy business, both technical and financial
Two or more years in leadership or management
Detail oriented and very organized
Able to handle a high stress environment
Job Description: The Pharmacy Manager will oversee all aspects of the operation of the pharmacy department in one of the Sterling Pharmacies.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities: Build healthier lives through caring relationships with staff and customers
Understands the customers' needs are the #1 priority above anything else
Train staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and customer service associates
Manage pharmacy staff schedules, vacation requests, and payroll
Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
Stay abreast of and manage staff compliance with all statutes, rules and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both State and Federal
Review prescription drug pricing to achieve optimal gross profit margins
Manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
Represent Sterling Pharmacy as a pharmacist to the general public and at professional events
Promote community involvement
Receive, process, fill, and check prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner
Collect appropriate information for billing of Medicaid and Medicare for DME and supplies and reconcile claims to ensure adequate payment
Ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills where there has been a change in therapy or patient condition
Work in conjunction with other corporate staff to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
Communicate with pharmacy staff, store manager, and district managers on a regular basis
Provide energy to new company initiatives, i.e. med sync, diabetic shoes, fundraisers
Monitor and analyzes pharmacy reports
Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
Respond to emails, voice messages and memos from corporate staff in a timely fashion (typically within one business day
Encourage professional growth of staff pharmacists and ancillary staff
Provide the best possible service to our patients
Help with the development of (and participate in) new programs and services for pharmacists to help our patients achieve positive therapeutic outcomes
Collaborate with other pharmacy managers to ensure optimization of pharmacy practice
Respond to all patient inquiries in a timely fashion
Be prepared to perform all tasks of pharmacy technicians and customer service associates, when necessary
Assist other Sterling pharmacies, when possible (questions, staffing needs, etc.)
Address and resolve customer and employee concerns/complaints
Meet with vendors of pharmacy related products
Manage continuous quality improvement and quality assurance programs in pharmacies
Encourage and facilitate continuing education of pharmacy staff
Represent Astrup Drug at local and state pharmacy meetings
Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow
Complete other duties as assigned
Conduct and engage with weekly/daily touchpoint meetings with staff, then follow up to ensure there is follow through what was discussed
Encourage and support employees engaging with customer on all marketing material given by corporate
Inform and engage with employees on the Profit Incentive Program
Work with the store manager where applicable to implement any necessary programs, communications, and training
Manage store compliance with financial budgets.
Performance Requirements: Treat your employees well. Communicate. Care. Respect their time, work and talents
Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures and ensure follow-through with employees
Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
Effectively coordinate activities of others
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members
Be able to multitask
Be focused and disciplined
Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
Display strong customer service skills
Innovate - Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making.
Physical Requirements & Work Demands: The ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and occasionally more
The ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours
In a typical 8-hour day lifting or carrying items up to approximately 25 lbs.
In a typical day standing approximately 8 hours
In a typical 8-hour day reading approximately 20 emails and responding to all of them
In a typical 8-hour day spending 2 hours on the telephone
Working Environment: The working environment will be in a retail pharmacy setting and will be of normal climate and temperature.
Worksite address
la crescent, MN, 55947, US
Who can apply
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