Direct and supervise Kroger Health Connect (KHC) technicians and/or pharmacists by motivating and coaching to ensure excellent patient care, pharmacy support, or provider interaction. Provide updates and recommendations to the management team regarding current issues and identify potential areas for improvement within the Kroger Health Connect network. Ensure accurate and efficient KHC service is provided to our patients, the pharmacies we service, and the providers we support. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.MINIMUM
Proven leadership skills with 2+ years of experience in a leadership role (Level 6)
Proven leadership skills with 5+ years of experience in a leadership role with a strong track record of improving business results (Level 7)
Must be licensed or able to obtain licensure and remain in good standing with the State Boards of Pharmacy
Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy and/or call center industry technical terms and processes
Solid administrative and project management skills
Proven strength in written and oral communication skills to effectively relay information to patients, pharmacies, providers and to all levels of the organization
Working knowledge of legal compliance (i.e., DEA, federal and state laws)
Proven analytical skills with the ability to organize and prioritize a variety of task and projects
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
DESIRED
Spanish as a second language
Supervisory experience in a high-volume pharmacy or contact center
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide day-to-day feedback
Ensure all business policies and practices are communicated their direct reports in a timely manner to ensure that information is available and accurate for the patients, pharmacies or providers
Participate in the interviewing and hiring process and recommend the hiring of candidates to build a talented workforce within the Kroger Health Connect environment
Handle and resolve all escalated patient, pharmacy or division, or provider issues or complaints
Work with other Kroger Health Connect management regarding department scheduling, including time-off requests approval and schedule adjustments due to volume
Ensure all departmental standards and expectations are documented, updated and communicated to assist with performance management
Monitor day-to-day functions of associates, review quality assurance data and scores to evaluate performance, analyze trends and provide constructive and motivating feedback to direct reports
Attend business meetings; accountable for communicating updates to peers and management on decisions or practices that will impact KHC operation
Monitor and direct daily activities of Kroger Health Connect operations to ensure service levels are being met
Develop and manage Kroger Health Connect business policies and procedures to support the quality, efficiency and regulatory compliance (i.e., DEA, federal and state pharmacy laws) of the Kroger Health Connect staff
Ensure patient information is handled in a HIPAA compliant manner
Assist manager with other projects as needed
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation