Pharmacy District Manager - Retail

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

• 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.
• Works with Vice President Pharmacy Operations in development of pharmacy and regional budgets; directs and manages profitable sales and prescription volume increases in conjunction with store, market, district, and divisional teams; Clinical Programs, Pharmacy Marketing Department, Pricing Department and Managed Care; directs and manages competitor analysis and the pursuit of pharmacy buyouts.
• 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.

• 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.
• Develops, implements and enforces procedures to ensure uniformity and focus on high patient service levels, standards of cleanliness, organization, productivity, scheduling techniques and workflow.
• 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 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.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.