Pharmacist Local Specialty

Walgreens • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

The Pharmacist Local Specialty oversees the pharmacy department’s daily operations and is accountable for workflow and clinical management, continuous quality improvement, compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, pharmacy sales, expense control, inventory management, customer service, and protecting department assets. The role also supports accurate prescription filling and a positive department image while serving patients, providers, pharmaceutical partners, payers, and health systems.

The pharmacist supervises pharmacy team members, ensures personnel are properly licensed and trained, maintains relationships with physicians and other health professionals, and works collaboratively with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff. The position requires a pharmacy degree and current licensure in the states within the district, or willingness to obtain it within one year. Candidates must have at least one year of pharmacy experience and specialized medication or disease-state training or relevant practical experience for services offered at the clinic location.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Current pharmacist license in the states within the district, or willingness to obtain the required license within one year, in accordance with 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, necessary 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 department personnel provide courteous, friendly, efficient, and hospitable service and respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Manage the daily operation of the pharmacy department and improve prescription volume, sales, profit, and department image through accurate prescription filling and efficient service.
• Report prescription errors promptly 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 and procedures 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 and accounts, daily cash reports, cash over-and-short records, and related cash-management reports.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of pharmacy department 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 for payment 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 to ensure required functions are performed and Company policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure pharmacy department personnel maintain required licensure and receive required training related to payer and pharmaceutical contractual requirements, including adverse-event reporting, data and inventory reporting, and clinical management.
• Regularly reaffirm personnel’s obligations to dispense prescriptions only in good faith.
• Audit own performance and recommend personal objectives and performance standards.
• Keep aware of developments in pharmacy, health care, and retail management relevant to the role and incorporate them into own practices.
• Maintain and develop good working relationships with physicians and other health professionals.
• Work collaboratively with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.

What This Job Offers

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