Pharmacist In Charge, Central Fill

About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

What you will be doing

The Central Fill Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) would be responsible for assisting with the operations of a closed-door pharmacy following all applicable laws and regulations, managing Pharmacy Technicians, Clerks, Inventory Staff, and Fulfillment Specialists. This position allows for job satisfaction for those who enjoy planning, organizing, and implementing their ideas to see them come to fruition. It is a position for those who thrive and find personal enrichment in developing continuous improvements for workflow, teambuilding, and producing the best product possible. This person should appreciate and be comfortable with technology as well as being a leader of a large team with diverse set of skills and functions.

The position will be based in Phoenix, AZ and is an onsite role. 

Main responsibilities

People Leadership

• Responsible for ensuring superior morale and effective management of all team member programs.
• Assist the General Manager in the selection, mentorship, training, and performance management of on-site staff to optimize production processes.
• Develop and enhance team member engagement and empowerment, to foster problem-solving and accountability while supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Lead the safety program to ensure a Safety-First working environment and culture. 

Regulatory Compliance

• Directs the efforts to ensure best in class service delivery and efficiency in alignment with Albertsons service and compliance goals.
• Assist with acquisition of initial site licensing and serve as home state Pharmacist in Charge (PIC). 
• Responsible for ongoing compliance with applicable boards for pharmacy, Federal, State and Local regulations, and ACI policies. 
• Can understand, explain, and apply principle statutory instructions/regulations. 
• Appropriately escalate issues relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner 
• Establish and maintain comprehensive training program including mandatory company annual training, pharmacy SOP’s, and any required compliance trainings.

Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with the General Manager to manage the daily operations of the Central Fill Pharmacy, including continuously developing workflow process improvements that drive efficiency, customer service, and KPIs. 
• Develop projects, reports, strategies that support the goals of the site and organization, and proactively identify production issues. 
• Gives work direction, resolves issues, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work to meet team objectives within specified target dates. 
• Develops, evaluates, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all operational functions. 

Strategic Partnership & Collaboration

• Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships with other site leaders and business leaders across Albertsons.
• Partners with selective business entities within the Albertsons family of companies and Centralized Services teams to drive innovation and service optimization.
• Serve in a leadership role for oversight and other visits.

Other

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

What we are searching for 

• An appreciation for possibilities technology combined with a hard-working team can deliver.
• A leader comfortable motivating a large team with a diverse set of skills & capabilities.
• A creative mind who enjoys planning, organizing, and implementing ideas and seeing them come to fruition.
• An individual who flourishes in developing continuous improvements for workflow, teambuilding, etc.
• A troubleshooting mind who thrives while solving problems in a fast-paced environment.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

• B.S. or doctorate (PharmD preferred) in pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy required. 
• Hold and maintain a clean Pharmacist Licensure in Arizona
• Willing to obtain Pharmacist Licensure in Texas, Nevada, Oregon, and Alaska
• Must complete all required state, federal and company training (i.e. HIPAA, CDR, I-pledge, etc.) 
• 2+ years as a previous PIC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• Excellent oral/written communication skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Visual requirements include clarity of vision at more than 20 inches and less than 50 feet with depth perception and field of vision. 
• Must be able to work shifts varying in length and time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Must be participate in the production line floor at least 25% of a shift. 

What is it like at Albertsons? 

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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