Floating Pharmacist
$85.8k - $127.2k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, PharmD
Randolph, VT, USA
In PersonMust travel between stores within an assigned area as scheduled.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPharmacy
About the job
Requirements
- Minimum education: BS or PharmD degree in Pharmacy.
- Possess and maintain a valid state license and current registration to practice Pharmacy.
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the majority of the shift.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test.
- Certified immunizer.
- Must travel between stores to cover within an assigned area as scheduled.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Basic keyboarding skill.
Responsibilities
- Float to assigned stores within the area to help cover Pharmacy Departments.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy department, including estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting policies, and ensuring their consistent application.
- Implement and adhere to the Kinney Standard of Practice in providing quality health care service to customers.
- Dispense prescriptions and counsel patients in accordance with the Kinney Standard of Practice.
- Perform quality assurance steps to ensure prescriptions are technically accurate and report dispensing incidents promptly in accordance with company guidelines.
- Follow all state and federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy.
- Oversee the initial submission, resubmission, and collection of third-party claims.
- Manage and balance pharmacy inventory to maximize turns while maintaining stock for customer needs, and oversee the transmission, processing, and receipt of orders from the Kinney Warehouse and other suppliers as needed.
- Oversee pharmacy inventory checks for outdated products and processing of returns.
- Ensure prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Ensure in-store pharmacy technology is used to its fullest potential to maximize return on investment and technology lifespan.
- Ensure employees provide outstanding customer service.
- Ensure employees follow loss-prevention policies and report deviations to Loss Prevention.
- Assist with implementation of corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising, and promotional programs.
- Oversee pharmacy department maintenance to ensure a clean and professional environment.
- Maintain and develop professional relationships with doctors and others in health service professions.
- Maintain awareness of developments in Pharmacy and Health Care Services relevant to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Facilitate communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel.
- Assist in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within those guidelines.
- Assist in training and developing pharmacy department personnel, including use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training Program.
- Interface with auditors and outside agencies as needed.
- Complete all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Kinney Drugs runs a regional network of pharmacies that provide prescription medications, health services, and retail products. Customers bring prescriptions or choose health and wellness items, pharmacists fill prescriptions, offer usage guidance, and provide services like immunizations and health screenings; retail items are purchased at checkout. It differentiates itself with a strong community focus, private ownership, and emphasis on fair pricing and ethical conduct toward customers, employees, and suppliers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality pharmacy and health services at fair prices while investing in people, community well-being, and steady growth for long-term value for stockholders.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Town of Gouverneur, New York
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Kinney's May 2026 Children's Miracle Network drive topped $4 million total donations.
- July 2026 Medicare Part D comparisons via NavigateMyCare simplify enrollment for seniors.
- OTC NARCAN and 52-store hearing centers expand traffic beyond traditional prescription fills.
What critics are saying
- Kinney pulled back its Burt AI assistant in August 2026 after customer complaints.
- Ithaca's North Cayuga store closes March 5, 2026 after lease hikes and shrinking profits.
- Mail-order, big chains, and reimbursement pressure keep local pharmacy economics fragile through 2027.
What makes Kinney Drugs unique
- 100% employee-owned since 2008, aligning workers with store-level service quality.
- Kinney Drugs runs 97 stores across New York and Vermont, anchored in rural communities.
- NationsBenefits partnered with Kinney on February 17, 2026 for Flex Card access.
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