Pharmacist Local Specialty

Walgreens•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy department. Accountable for workflow and clinical management, continuous quality improvement, adherence to policy and procedures, compliance with internal and external regulatory bodies, pharmacy sales, expense control, inventory management, and department image. The role ensures prescriptions are filled accurately and that patients, providers, and pharmaceutical and payer partners receive the highest level of customer service, while developing and protecting department assets. The pharmacist manages pharmacy operations and inventory, maintains required records and regulatory compliance, supports third-party pharmacy claims, oversees cash-management processes and pharmacy systems, and implements asset-protection and quality-improvement measures. The role supervises pharmacy team members, ensures appropriate licensure and training, maintains professional relationships with physicians and other health professionals, and works collaboratively with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff. Specialized services may include HIV, organ transplant, oncology, or other clinic-specific areas.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited educational institution.
Current pharmacist license in the states within the district, or willingness to obtain the license within one year, per district guidelines.
At least one year of pharmacy experience, including prescription filling and verification, records and legal compliance, pharmacy operations, pharmacy software and technology systems, and insurance.
Completed specialized training regarding medication and disease state, or sufficient practical experience to provide specialized services offered at the clinic location, such as HIV, organ transplant, or oncology services.
Overall performance review score of Exceeds Expectations for the most recent review period and Achieving Expectations for the earliest review period.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience at a Walgreens Local Specialty Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations and workflow of the pharmacy department, including clinical management, quality improvement, policy adherence, regulatory compliance, sales, expenses, inventory, and department image.
Ensure department personnel provide courteous, hospitable, friendly, and efficient service; respond to customer inquiries and complaints and maintain the pharmacy department’s image.
Improve prescription volume, sales, profit, and image through accurate prescription filling and efficient service to patients, prescribers, manufacturers, payers, and health systems.
Immediately report prescription errors and follow Company policies and procedures for prescription incidents and the Quality Improvement Program.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and Company policies governing drugs and products; maintain required records, documentation, and reports.
Recommend and implement asset-protection controls to identify and minimize profit loss.
Maintain pharmacy housekeeping, maintenance, and appearance to support customer and employee safety, health, and well-being and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Control the store safe and bank, including electronic register readings, cash withdrawals, cash accounts, daily cash reports, cash over/short records, and related reports.
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of pharmacy systems and equipment.
Monitor third-party pharmacy business opportunities and administer third-party systems and procedures to reduce payment rejections; resolve rejected claims promptly and resubmit them on time.
Manage and control prescription department inventory; follow Company buying procedures and recommend and order merchandise from appropriate sources.
Supervise pharmacy department team members and ensure they perform required functions and follow Company policies and procedures.
Ensure pharmacy department personnel are properly licensed and trained on required payer and pharmaceutical contractual functions, including adverse-event reporting, data and inventory reporting, and clinical management.
Regularly reaffirm pharmacy personnel’s obligation to dispense prescriptions only in good faith.
Audit own performance and recommend personal objectives and performance standards.
Keep current with developments in pharmacy, health care, and retail management relevant to the role and integrate them into practice.
Maintain and develop working relationships with physicians and other health professionals.
Work collaboratively with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.