Pharmacy Manager – The Save Mart Companies – Fremont, CA

Save Mart operates stores throughout the Central Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, and Northern Nevada under the names of Save Mart, S-Mart Foods, Lucky, and FoodMaxx. Save Mart also owns three distribution centers and SMART Refrigerated Transport, a trucking firm that transports dry groceries, frozen foods, ice and novelties to all of Save Mart’s stores. In addition to transporting Save Mart’s merchandise, we also operate throughout the state as a “for hire carrier,” transporting product for other companies as well.


We are currently recruiting for the position of
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Pharmacy Manager


About the Position
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The Pharmacy Manager ensures that our customers’ needs are met and exceeded through effective day-to-day management of the operations of the Pharmacy Department. Provides a trusted health care resource to our customers and business partners through effective communications and community outreach. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and legal requirements are successfully carried out. Oversees department conditions, inventory, operations, and customer service levels. Performs all duties of Pharmacist.

The Pharmacy Manager provides leadership and direction to Department associates by promoting a culture reflective of Save Mart’s mission statement and winning behaviors. Trains and develops employees to enable their success and ability to advance in their careers. Manages department metrics and productivity to optimize department performance.


Requirements
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  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from ACPE approved College of Pharmacy.
  • Three years of pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Previous management experience preferred
  • Must be licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy in state of work and complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
  • Possess a Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA).
  • Possess and keep a current CPR certification.
  • Must have Hepatitis B Series or signed Declination Form on file.
  • Must be registered with Cures (PDMP) system for controlled substance monitoring.
  • Possess and keep a current BBP certification.
  • Three years of pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership/team building, customer service, training, organization, and administration (to include department financial) skills, pharmacy software, complete department product knowledge.
  • Knowledge of department operations and financials, applicable union contractual agreement language; must keep abreast of new items, changing laws and regulations and new pharmacy-related programs.
  • Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours.
  • Will not be employed by a competitor.
  • Ability to thrive in a retail store environment
  • Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.


Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
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  • Is designated “pharmacist in charge” as required by the Board of Pharmacy – responsible for daily operation of the pharmacy.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (i.e. HIPAA).
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Directly leads department staff.
  • Responsible for department’s overall conditions.
  • Responsible for department’s visual merchandising, scheduling, and strategic plan implementation.
  • Develops department staff (annual appraisal discussion, supervision reports, annual goals/performance reviews, quarterly progress review, employee surveys, etc.).
  • Provides customers with a remarkable shopping experience by greeting and thanking customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner, answering questions, assisting with locating products, and ringing up purchases as needed.
  • Accurately and efficiently prepares compounds and dispenses prescriptions for customers according to legal requirements (includes product selection, counting and measuring drugs, capping and uncapping vials and bottles and labeling of prescriptions).
  • Advises customers regarding instructions for medications prescribed by physicians and recommend use of OTC (over the counter) medications. Reports prescription incidents to the Director of Pharmacy.
  • Verifies that prescription is from a licensed prescriber.
  • Participate in administering immunizations to all patients that are eligible per our standing immunization protocol.
  • Provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services, as prescribed and required.
  • Communicates with Store Manager on progress and policies of pharmacy department.
  • Keeps accurate records of all prescriptions dispensed in pharmacy computer system.
  • May photocopy specific prescriptions for additional record keeping; gives all subpoenas and legal requests to the Corporate Office; obtains written release from patient before providing records or information.
  • Controls pharmacy inventory, re-orders medications as necessary.
  • Ensures that the pharmacy meets all company pharmacy policies and government regulations regarding the safety of medication, delivery, and storage.
  • Keeps abreast of new items, changing laws and regulations and new pharmacy-related programs through participating in continuing education courses and reviewing pharmacy related literature.
  • Directs Staff Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Interns or Clerks.
  • Partners with Store Manager to promote the department, review department financial statements, expense control, labor scheduling, and other areas relevant to the business of pharmacy.
  • Performs Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Clerk functions as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Requirements
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  • Must be licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy in state of work and complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
  • Possess a Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA).
  • Possess and keep a current CPR certification.
  • Must have Hepatitis B Series or signed Declination Form on file.
  • Must be registered with Cures (PDMP) system for controlled substance monitoring.
  • Possess and keep a current BBP certification.
  • Three years of pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours.
  • Will not be employed by a competitor.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership/team building, customer service, training, organization, and administration (to include department financial) skills, pharmacy software, complete department product knowledge.

Knowledge of: Department operations and financials, applicable union contractual agreement language; must keep abreast of new items, changing laws and regulations and new pharmacy-related programs.

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from ACPE approved College of Pharmacy.

Experience: Three years of pharmacy experience preferred.

Physical: Basic store environment

Other: Previous management experience preferred.


Does this sound like you? If it does, you have a lot to offer, and we in turn, have a lot to offer you! Some of our awesome benefits include: benefits package options which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with matching, flexible schedule options, Employee Connection (earn fun and valuable prizes!), Life Long Learning – Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).


The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.

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