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