Pharmacy District Manager

What you will be doing

In this position, we are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic leader to join our Pharmacy Operations Team. A dynamic leader who will lead a team and create a culture that prioritizes providing exceptional customer service to our patients, embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and champions associate well-being, growth and development. You will be responsible for the development, coaching, and strategy for pharmacy store teams and understanding business needs to carry out operational, clinical, and patient care strategies.

Purpose

To help pharmacy managers and staff pharmacists operate their pharmacies in the most profitable manner possible. To ensure that company standards regarding customer service, pharmacy standards, expense control, overall profits and employee relations are maintained in all pharmacies, consistent with planned goals.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Workforce Development - trains, directs, appraises, motivates, recognizes and retains pharmacy managers/pharmacists; works with the Recruiting Department to promote and develop university recruitment, field recruitment and support of corporate diversity initiatives; works with the Education Department for the placement, orientation, training and development of summer interns, grad interns, technicians, pharmacists and pharmacy managers; communication and coordination with store, market, district, and divisional operations.
• Sales and Volume - development of pharmacy budgets; directs and manages profitable sales and prescription volume increases in conjunction with store, market, district and divisional teams; clinical programs, marketing, pricing, analytics and managed care; directs and manages competitor analysis and the pursuit of pharmacy buyouts.
• Gross Margin - maximizes gross margin opportunity through pricing, market positioning and third party, directs training and focus on generic utilization, warehouse utilization and third-party processing, correction and collection.
• Expense Control - maximizes profitability through balanced control of labor hours and direct, indirect and undistributed payroll dollars, third party bad debt, inventory investment to maximize in stock and minimize over-stock, systems, marketing and supplies expense.
• Methods and Procedures - develops, implements and enforces procedures to ensure uniformity and focus on high patient service levels (PPCS), standards of cleanliness (DAS), organization, productivity, scheduling techniques and workflow; communication with pharmacy teams and store management on store written communication in addition to communication with market, district and divisional operations groups in regularly scheduled meetings.
• Regulatory Compliance - stays abreast of changes within the profession of pharmacy, state and federal regulations and ensures compliance within all assigned pharmacy locations. Encourages the professional involvement of their pharmacy teams.

Job Requirements

Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy with a valid Pharmacist license, with necessary higher continuing education to maintain Pharmacy license required.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Pharmacy Manager (or other management experience) required.
• Possess the ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Possess good communications skills, both oral and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.
• Requires analytical ability and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

Number of Associates Supervised: Directly: 20 - 35 Indirectly: 30 - 125

Financial scope: responsible for 20 - 40 pharmacy locations and their financial results

Physical Environment

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office/store environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, lifting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
• Travel required.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive Wages

• Flexible work schedules

• Associate discounts

• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development

• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

• Vacation / Paid Time Off

About Us:

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. We have a new vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength with deep local roots, that offers an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how a customer chooses to shop with us. We want talented individuals to be a part of this journey! We are a company that strives to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone will be celebrated, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and be fully able to contribute to their and our company's success.

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States. Albertsons Companies is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. The organization includes 2,273 retail and drug stores with 1720 pharmacies, 402 associated fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants with over 290,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly owned with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY 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, or on any other basis prohibited by law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.

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.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

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.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).