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Kinney Drugs
Waterbury, Vermont

Supervising Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$108k–$144k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Scope of Responsibilities: Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy department. Responsible for the training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. Relies on experience and professional judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.

Job Summary

Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Kinney Standard of Practice as it relates to the provision of the highest quality health care service to our customers. Responsible for the overall management of the Pharmacy Department

  • Responsible for adherence to the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patients
  • Responsible for the performance of all quality assurance steps to ensure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines
  • Responsible for the adherence to all State and Federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy
  • Oversees and is responsible for the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claims

Responsible for the management and balancing of the pharmacy inventory to maximize turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs. Oversees the transmitting, processing and receiving of orders to and from the Kinney Warehouse and additional suppliers as needed

Oversees and is responsible for checking pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing of all returns

Ensures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelines

Ensures in-store pharmacy technology is being used to its fullest potential to ensure a maximum return on investment of the technology and life span

Ensure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times

Ensure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention

Assist in the implementation of all corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising and promotional programs are fully executed and implemented

Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to provide a clean, professional environment that protects customer and employee safety

  • Maintains and develops professional relationships with doctors and others in the health service professions
  • Maintains an awareness of developments in the Pharmacy and Health Care Services fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practice
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient information
  • Facilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel

Assists in the development of an annual pharmacy department operating budget, and operate the pharmacy department within the budgetary guidelines

Interacts with Store Manager in the appropriate completion of hiring practices, performance reviews and disciplinary actions of pharmacy department personnel.

Responsible for the assignment of duties and assisting in the scheduling of Pharmacy staff to ensure payroll and productivity budget guidelines are met

Responsible for the training and development of all pharmacy department personnel necessary to perform duties. Includes use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training Program

  • Assist in the communication of corporate goals to all pharmacy department personnel
  • Attend and actively participate in all Kinney required training/management programs, as requested by Supervisor
  • Interface with various auditors and outside agencies, as needed
  • Oversight responsibilities to ensure store is compliant with all state and federal regulations and requirements
  • Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

  • Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy Experience:
  • Posses and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy
  • Ability to stand/walk throughout majority of a shift
  • Certified immunizer
  • Previous experience as a Pharmacist

Special Conditions of Employment

  • Drug test
  • Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
  • Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Compensation

$108,160.00 - $143,794.00 per year

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Supervising Pharmacist oversees daily pharmacy operations, including staff training, inventory management, and ensuring adherence to company and regulatory standards. They are responsible for dispensing prescriptions, managing third-party claims, and maintaining a professional, safe environment for customers and employees.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy and possess a valid state license and registration. Previous experience as a pharmacist and certification as an immunizer are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient counselingRegulatory complianceBudgetingPerformance managementImmunizationThird-party claims processingPersonnel schedulingHealthcare management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 50% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Waterbury

Median resident rent
$866/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.