Pharmacist Local Specialty

Walgreens•Lansing, MI

3d•$87,859 - $168,896

About The Position

The Pharmacist oversees the daily operations of a Local Specialty Pharmacy department. The role is accountable for workflow and clinical management, continuous quality improvement, compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, pharmacy sales and expense control, inventory management, and protecting department assets. It also supports accurate prescription filling and a high level of service for patients, providers, pharmaceutical partners, and payers. The Pharmacist manages pharmacy operations, cash controls, inventory, systems, and equipment; responds to customer concerns; and ensures accurate prescription processing and timely resolution of rejected third-party claims. The role supervises pharmacy staff, confirms personnel licensure and training, and reinforces the requirement to dispense prescriptions in good faith. It also maintains professional relationships with physicians and other health professionals and works collaboratively with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff. The position requires a pharmacy degree, a current pharmacist license in the states within the district or willingness to obtain one within one year, at least one year of pharmacy experience, and specialized training or practical experience relevant to the services provided at the clinic location. The listed salary range is $87,859–$168,896; the actual offer depends on factors including geography, skills, education, and experience. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD degree from an accredited educational institute.
Current pharmacist license in the states within the district, or willingness to obtain the required 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience at a Walgreens Local Specialty Pharmacy.
An overall score of Exceeds Expectations for the most recent performance review period and an overall score of Achieving Expectations for the earliest review period.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation and workflow of the pharmacy department.
Manage clinical services, quality improvement, policy adherence, regulatory compliance, sales, expenses, and inventory.
Ensure accurate prescription filling and courteous, efficient service to patients, prescribers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, payers, and health systems.
Respond to customer inquiries and complaints and maintain or improve the pharmacy department’s image.
Report prescription errors immediately and follow company incident and quality improvement procedures.
Maintain required records, documentation, and reports in compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
Recommend and implement asset-protection controls to identify and minimize profit loss.
Maintain pharmacy housekeeping, maintenance, and appearance to support customer and employee safety and comply with applicable requirements.
Control the store safe and bank, including register readings, cash withdrawals and accounts, daily cash reports, and cash over-and-short records.
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of pharmacy systems and equipment.
Monitor third-party pharmacy business opportunities and administer related systems and procedures; promptly resolve rejected claims and resubmit them for payment in a timely manner.
Manage prescription department inventory, follow company buying procedures, and recommend and order merchandise from appropriate sources.
Supervise pharmacy department team members, ensure required functions are performed and company policies are followed, and ensure personnel are properly licensed.
Ensure pharmacy employees receive required training on payer and pharmaceutical contractual requirements, including adverse-event reporting, data and inventory reporting, and clinical management.
Regularly reinforce pharmacy personnel’s obligation to dispense prescriptions only in good faith.
Audit own performance and recommend personal performance objectives and standards.
Keep current with developments in pharmacy, health care, and retail management relevant to the role and integrate them into work practices.
Maintain and develop working relationships with physicians and other health professionals and collaborate with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.