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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Proven leadership skills with 2+ years of experience in a leadership role
(Level 6)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven analytical skills with the ability to organize and prioritize a variety
of task and projects
- Working knowledge of legal compliance (i.e., DEA, federal and state laws)
- Proven strength in written and oral communication skills to effectively relay
information to patients, pharmacies, providers and to all levels of the
organization
- Solid administrative and project management skills
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy and/or call center industry technical
terms and processes
- Must be licensed or able to obtain licensure and remain in good standing with
the State Boards of Pharmacy
- Proven leadership skills with 5+ years of experience in a leadership role with
a strong track record of improving business results (Level 7)
Desired
- Spanish as a second language
- Supervisory experience in a high-volume pharmacy or contact center