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Harmons Grocery

Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations

Harmons Grocery, West Valley City, Utah, United States

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$158,000 PER YEAR

GENERAL PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Pharmacy and Health/Wellness in managing Pharmacy operations. This person will manage the Pharmacy Call Center, coordinate and direct all Harmons Pharmacy MTM Services, Specialty Care Services, clinical services, vaccine programs, and spend time in each Pharmacy monitoring operations and mentoring Pharmacy associates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivers excellent customer service while assisting customers at the Pharmacy counter, drive-thru, and over the phone

Coordinates and directs all Harmons Pharmacy MTM Services

Coordinates and directs all Harmons Pharmacy Specialty Care Services

Coordinates and directs all clinical and vaccine programs

Conducts quarterly visits to each pharmacy to ensure compliance with Harmons standards and provide coaching and mentorship to associates

Consults with other medical professionals regarding prescriptions

Counsels patients about their medications, possible interactions, and gives recommendations for over-the-counter medications

Provides information for internal and third party audits

Enters new prescriptions into the system

Submits refill requests to doctors over the phone and electronically

Submits insurance claims and inquiries about insurance problems

Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner

Sets a professional and positive example to others

Communicates effectively and works closely with the Director of Pharmacy and Health/Wellness

Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained

Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team

Provides honest, direct, and consistent feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement; assesses associate performance and influences promotion, discipline, etc.

Promptly addresses and resolves associates’ concerns and/or grievances

Writes the Pharmacy Call Center schedule to ensure coverage

Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures

Ensures the pharmacy is clean, sanitized, well-maintained and meets company standards of appearance

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

Consistent and daily interaction with associates

Consistent and daily interaction with customers

Consistent and daily interaction with doctor’s offices and insurance companies

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: A 4-year college degree; graduate of an accredited pharmacy program; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Must have current Utah Pharmacist License, Controlled Substance license, and CPR certification

Advanced knowledge of prescription drug information and interactions

Ability to administer immunizations using proper technique

Working knowledge of pharmacy and dispensing laws

Ability to multitask

Advanced knowledge in medical and pharmacy terminology, effects of prescription drugs, etc.

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to interpret policies and procedures

Excellent organization and planning skills

Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with diverse groups of people

Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict

Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team

Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized analytical skills and techniques

Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively

Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focused

Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable pharmacy environment with the possibility of infrequent exposure to hot, cold and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking and bending throughout the entire work day and the ability to maneuver objects weighing up to 30 pounds from location to location.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.

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