Sterling Pharmacy is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• Looking for a Full-time (40 hours/week) candidate.
• This is a Monday – Friday position.
• We offer competitive wages.
• We offer Full time health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Outstanding organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong basic math skills
  • Responsible and cooperative attitude
• Preferred:
  • Basic computer knowledge and navigational skills
  • Ability to operate a pallet jack
  • Previous experience with shipping and receiving

Job Description: The distribution warehouse associate is responsible for assisting with all freight for delivery to the stores by unpacking, checking for defects in products, marking, and repacking.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Prepare freight for delivery to store locations
• Assist with cleaning your work area and the warehouse area
• Prepares merchandise for delivery to the stores by unpacking, checking for defects in products, marking, and repacking
• Assist with FedEx, UPS, and freight deliveries
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Prepare store/pharmacy supply orders

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems

• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other
  team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Embrace our Guiding Principles.
  • Use them to guide decision making.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week
• This position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds on a daily basis
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend, and twist for up to 8 hours per day

Working Environment:

• This position will be working in a warehouse setting for up to 8 hours per day
• This position will be a standing and walking position for up 8 hours per day on a
  concrete flooring
• All personal protective equipment should be worn when necessary, this to include close toed footwear while in the warehouse area and marking area

Sterling Pharmacy is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• Looking for a Full-time (~30-40 hours/week) candidate.
• This is a Monday – Friday position.
• We offer competitive wages.
• We offer Full time health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Has a strong problem solving and mechanical aptitude in the range of skills needed to be an effective Building Maintenance Technician

Preferred:

• A self-directed and self-motivated individual requiring little daily supervision once trained on routine duties
• Able to follow instructions, prioritize duties, and comply with deadlines

Job Description: This position is responsible for assisting with general building preventative maintenance, building mechanical repairs, and basic construction duties, for a large independent pharmacy consisting of over 20 pharmacy and office locations

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Assist with general preventative maintenance to ensure building and equipment is safe and effective for use
• Monitor and perform minor building and systems repairs to ensure the property is functional, presentable, and safe
• Paint and perform minor wall repairs to applicable areas
• Demonstrate proficiency and respond appropriately to the building fire and safety systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, doors, locks and hardware
• Hang sheetrock, tape and mud
• Provide and maintain tools
• Perform assigned duties as prescribed by Facilities Manager
• Respond to situations appropriately
• Clean up after projects performed including removal of debris from the building and grounds
• Communicates plans, needs and how it may affect others clearly and regularly relating to the maintenance being performed, issues you encounter, and assistance needed; if applicable, with manager, store personnel and maintenance team members
• Assist and/or back up coworkers
• Maintain and operate work vehicle
• Securely and safely load and pull car trailer
• Complete other duties as assigned

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other
• team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• Must be able to work before or after regularly scheduled hours, or days, based on need for job completion
• Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day
• Position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds daily

Working Environment:

• This position will require following safety and security procedures, determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly. Wear safety equipment (goggles, mask, gloves, etc.) as tasks dictate

Sterling Pharmacy in Fairmont, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• This position would be Full time (~40 hours/week)
• This is a Monday – Friday position, with occasional Saturday shifts
• We offer competitive wages.
• Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 6:30 pm & Saturday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
• We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/careers

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
• Preferred:
  • Pharmacy or medical related background
  • Detail oriented
  • Certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Job Description: The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the pharmacists(s) with various tasks related to the filling/dispensing of prescriptions and caring for pharmacy patients/customers.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Complete necessary pharmacy technician training in a timely fashion
• Complete required continuing education annually
• Review patient information on the RX 30 system for accuracy
• Receive new prescriptions physically from patients
• Accept prescription refill authorizations via the telephone or fax
• Answer telephone in three rings
• Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
• Stay compliant with all statutes, rules, and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both federal and state
• Monitor reimbursement of prescriptions to achieve optimal gross profit margins
• Help manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
• Represent yourself professionally to the community as a Pharmacy Technician
• Collect all information needed for billing Medicaid and Medicare for DME, supplies
• Help ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills
• Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
• Provide the best possible service to all of our customers
• Accurately count and fill prescriptions for all patients
• Provide accurate/timely service to customers at the point of sale
• Collaborate with team members to ensure everyone is capable of fulfilling all pharmacy related tasks and training other employees
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store
• Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow
• Clean work area and the pharmacy
• Complete other duties as assigned

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other
  team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Embrace our Guiding Principles.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• Must be able This position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for up to 15 pounds on a regular basis daily
• Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day

Working Environment:

This position will be working in a pharmacy setting and normal climate and temperature.

Sterling Community Pharmacy is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

To learn more about Astrup Companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com

• Looking for a Part-time or Casual employee, approximately 0-29 hours/week. Willing to travel to many of South Eastern MN locations in Caledonia, Rushford, La Crescent, Osage IA.
• Benefits include a 401(k) program with company match, Profit incentive program
• Will be paid mileage and qualified expenses

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Graduate of an accredited school/college of pharmacy.
  • Licensed as a Pharmacist in the State in which you will be working (MN/IA)
  • Must be willing to travel to various Sterling Pharmacy locations

• Preferred:
  • Detail oriented and very organized
  • Able to handle a high stress environment
  • Two or more years of Pharmacy experience in retail/community setting

Job Description: The Float Pharmacist will provide pharmacy dispensing and consultation services to Sterling Pharmacy patients and have direct communication with Pharmacy Managers, Store Managers, and/or District Managers.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Travel to various Sterling Pharmacy locations to assist as a Float Pharmacist
• Receive, process, fill, and check prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner
• Respond to all patient inquiries in a timely fashion
• Provide the best possible service to patients
• Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
• Abide by all statutes, rules and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both State and Federal
• Represent Sterling Pharmacy as a pharmacist to the general public and at professional events
• Collect appropriate information for billing of Medicaid and Medicare for DME and supplies
• Ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills where there has been a change in therapy or patient condition
• Address and resolve patient/employee complaints in the absence of pharmacy manager
• Be prepared and willing to perform pharmacy technician and customer service associate duties, as necessary.
• Stay current with the latest information on drug therapy and side effects
• Complete continuing education requirements of the Board of Pharmacy
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store
• Maintain CPR certification
• Complete training/certification for administering immunizations and maintain competency

Performance Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge pharmacy practice and law
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Must be willing to travel

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• The ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours
• In a typical 8-hour day lifting or carrying items up to approximately 25 lbs.
• In a typical day standing approximately 8 hours
• In a typical 8-hour day spending 2 hours on the telephone

Working Environment:

• This position will be in a typical retail pharmacy setting at one or more locations and is of normal climate and temperature.  

Corner Drug by Sterling Pharmacy in Le Sueur, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• Looking for a casual employee (~6-11 hours/week)
• Hours of operation are Monday, 9:00 am – 5:00pm, Tuesday – Friday, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm & Closed Sunday.
• We offer a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/careers

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • The desire to help people and listen to their needs
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED required

• Preferred:
  • Previous Pharmacy experience

Position Summary: The Pharmacy Cashier is responsible for assisting with all day-to-day customer service and reporting to the manager on duty.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Help with answer telephone within three rings
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the work environment
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Participate in expectations with the Profit Incentive Program

• Build healthier lives through caring relationships with co-workers and customers
• Displays superior customer service, in both attitude and action
• Understands the customers’ needs are the #1 priority above anything else

• Completes cash transactions accurately and according to company procedures
• Assists pharmacy staff with checking orders and invoices, marking and putting away merchandise in the proper location
• Assists customers with locating items on sale floor
• Answers customer questions or directs them to proper person who can answer question correctly
• Assists or places filled prescriptions in proper location
• Cleans shelves and inventory neatly
• Assist in checking inventory for out-of-date product
• Assists in preparing for daily deliveries
• Answers phones and forwards calls to proper individuals
• Assists in pharmacy workflow if required by pharmacy staff
• Assists and receives new prescriptions physically from patients
• Work the drive-up window as needed, if applicable
• Understands and adheres to HIPPA compliance policies
• Participate and engage with weekly/daily touchpoint meetings then follow through on what was discussed
• Engage with customers on all marketing material instructed by corporate

• Performs assigned duties requested by either Pharmacy Manager or Store Manager

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• The ability to work up to 40 hours per week
• The ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening, and weekend hours if required by workflow
• In a typical 8-hour day lift or carry up to 25 pounds
• In a typical day stand up to 8 hours
• In a typical 8-hour day spend up to 2 hours on telephone

Working Environment:

• This position will be working in a pharmacy setting
• This position will be a standing and walking position

Sterling Pharmacy in Owatonna, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• This position would be Full time (~40 hours/week)
• This is a Monday – Friday position, with occasional Saturday shifts
• We offer competitive wages.
• Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm & Saturday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
• We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/careers

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
• Preferred:
  • Pharmacy or medical related background
  • Detail oriented
  • Certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Job Description: The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the pharmacists(s) with various tasks related to the filling/dispensing of prescriptions and caring for pharmacy patients/customers.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Complete necessary pharmacy technician training in a timely fashion
• Complete required continuing education annually
• Review patient information on the RX 30 system for accuracy
• Receive new prescriptions physically from patients
• Accept prescription refill authorizations via the telephone or fax
• Answer telephone in three rings
• Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
• Stay compliant with all statutes, rules, and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both federal and state
• Monitor reimbursement of prescriptions to achieve optimal gross profit margins
• Help manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
• Represent yourself professionally to the community as a Pharmacy Technician
• Collect all information needed for billing Medicaid and Medicare for DME, supplies
• Help ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills
• Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
• Provide the best possible service to all of our customers
• Accurately count and fill prescriptions for all patients
• Provide accurate/timely service to customers at the point of sale
• Collaborate with team members to ensure everyone is capable of fulfilling all pharmacy related tasks and training other employees
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store
• Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow
• Clean work area and the pharmacy
• Complete other duties as assigned

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other
  team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Embrace our Guiding Principles.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• Must be able This position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for up to 15 pounds on a regular basis daily
• Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day

Working Environment:

This position will be working in a pharmacy setting and normal climate and temperature.

Sterling Pharmacy in Rushford, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• This position would be Full time (~40 hours/week)
• This is a Monday – Friday position, with occasional Saturday shifts
• We offer competitive wages.
• Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm & Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
• We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/careers

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Graduate of an accredited school/college of pharmacy
  • Licensed as a Pharmacist in the State in which you will be working (MN/IA)

• Preferred:
  • Three or more years of pharmacy experience in a retail/community setting
  • Thorough knowledge pharmacy business, both technical and financial
  • Two or more years in leadership or management
  • Detail oriented and very organized
  • Able to handle a high stress environment

Job Description: The Pharmacy Manager will oversee all aspects of the operation of the pharmacy department in one of the Sterling Pharmacies.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Build healthier lives through caring relationships with staff and customers

• Understands the customers’ needs are the #1 priority above anything else

• Train staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and customer service associates
• Manage pharmacy staff schedules, vacation requests, and payroll
• Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
• Stay abreast of and manage staff compliance with all statutes, rules and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both State and Federal
• Review prescription drug pricing to achieve optimal gross profit margins
• Manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
• Represent Sterling Pharmacy as a pharmacist to the general public and at professional events
• Promote community involvement
• Receive, process, fill, and check prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner
• Collect appropriate information for billing of Medicaid and Medicare for DME and supplies and reconcile claims to ensure adequate payment
• Ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills where there has been a change in therapy or patient condition
• Work in conjunction with other corporate staff to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Communicate with pharmacy staff, store manager, and district managers on a regular basis
• Provide energy to new company initiatives, i.e. med sync, diabetic shoes, fundraisers
• Monitor and analyzes pharmacy reports
• Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
• Respond to emails, voice messages and memos from corporate staff in a timely fashion (typically within one business day)
• Encourage professional growth of staff pharmacists and ancillary staff
• Provide the best possible service to our patients
• Help with the development of (and participate in) new programs and services for pharmacists to help our patients achieve positive therapeutic outcomes
• Collaborate with other pharmacy managers to ensure optimization of pharmacy practice
• Respond to all patient inquiries in a timely fashion
• Be prepared to perform all tasks of pharmacy technicians and customer service associates, when necessary
• Assist other Sterling pharmacies, when possible (questions, staffing needs, etc.)
• Address and resolve customer and employee concerns/complaints
• Meet with vendors of pharmacy related products
• Manage continuous quality improvement and quality assurance programs in pharmacies
• Encourage and facilitate continuing education of pharmacy staff
• Represent Astrup Drug at local and state pharmacy meetings
• Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow
• Conduct and engage with weekly/daily touchpoint meetings with staff, then follow up to ensure there is follow through what was discussed
• Encourage and support employees engaging with customer on all marketing material given by corporate
• Inform and engage with employees on the Profit Incentive Program
• Work with the store manager where applicable to implement any necessary programs, communications, and training
• Manage store compliance with financial budgets.

Performance Requirements:

• Treat your employees well. Communicate. Care. Respect their time, work and talents
• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems

• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures and ensure follow-through with employees
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace

• Effectively coordinate activities of others

• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other
  team members
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Embrace our Guiding Principles.
  • Use them to guide decision making.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• The ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and occasionally more
• The ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours
• In a typical 8-hour day lifting or carrying items up to approximately 25 lbs.
• In a typical day standing approximately 8 hours
• In a typical 8-hour day reading approximately 20 emails and responding to all of them
• In a typical 8-hour day spending 2 hours on the telephone

Working Environment:
The working environment will be in a retail pharmacy setting and will be of normal climate and temperature.