Pharmacist Specialty/Community HYBRID - Multi-Location

Walgreens • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid role combines work at a local specialty pharmacy and a community pharmacy. The Pharmacist oversees the pharmacy department’s daily operations, including workflow and clinical management, continuous quality improvement, compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, sales and expenses, inventory, and customer service. The role is accountable for accurate prescription filling and verification, protecting department assets, and delivering service to patients, providers, pharmaceutical partners, and payers.

The Pharmacist manages department operations and cash controls, addresses prescription incidents and rejected third-party claims, maintains records and equipment, and helps ensure the pharmacy is safe and well maintained. The role also supervises pharmacy team members, verifies their licensure and training, develops working relationships with physicians and other health professionals, and collaborates with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff. The pharmacist is expected to maintain professional knowledge and apply relevant developments in pharmacy, health care, and retail management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. 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 states, 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

• Ensure pharmacy personnel provide hospitable, courteous, friendly, and efficient service, and respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Manage daily pharmacy department operations and support prescription volume, sales, profit, and the department’s image through accurate dispensing and efficient customer service.
• Report prescription errors promptly and follow company policies for prescription incidents and the Quality Improvement Program.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies governing drugs and products, and maintain required records, documentation, and reports.
• Recommend and implement asset-protection controls to identify and minimize profit loss.
• Maintain the pharmacy department’s housekeeping, maintenance, and appearance to support safety and regulatory compliance.
• Control the store safe and bank, including electronic register readings, cash withdrawals, cash accounts, daily cash reports, and cash over-and-short records.
• Ensure pharmacy department systems and equipment are properly operated and maintained.
• Monitor third-party pharmacy business opportunities and administer related systems and procedures to reduce payment rejections.
• Resolve third-party claim rejection problems and resubmit rejected claims promptly.
• 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 payer and pharmaceutical contractual requirements, including adverse-event reporting, data and inventory reporting, and clinical management.
• Regularly remind pharmacy personnel of their obligations to dispense prescriptions only in good faith.
• Review own performance and recommend personal objectives and performance standards.
• Keep informed about relevant developments in pharmacy, health care, and retail management and incorporate them into work practices.
• Maintain and develop working relationships with physicians and other health professionals.
• Collaborate with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level