Pharmacist Local Specialty
About The Position
The Pharmacist oversees the pharmacy department’s daily operations and 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. The role ensures prescriptions are filled accurately and that patients, providers, pharmaceutical partners, and payers receive a high level of customer service. The pharmacist manages customer experience and pharmacy operations, including prescription incident reporting, required records and documentation, asset protection, department safety and appearance, cash controls, pharmacy systems and equipment, third-party claims, and prescription inventory. The role also supervises pharmacy team members, ensures appropriate licensure and training, and reinforces good-faith dispensing obligations. The pharmacist maintains professional knowledge and develops working relationships with physicians and other health professionals, collaborating with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff. Specialized services may include areas such as HIV, organ transplant, or oncology.
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 it 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience at a Walgreens Local Specialty Pharmacy.
- 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
- Ensure pharmacy personnel provide courteous, friendly, efficient, and helpful service; respond to customer inquiries and complaints and maintain the pharmacy department’s image.
- Manage daily pharmacy department operations and improve prescription volume, sales, profit, and image through accurate prescription filling and customer service.
- Report prescription errors promptly and follow company policies for prescription incidents and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and company policies; maintain required records, documentation, and reports.
- Recommend and implement asset-protection controls and procedures to identify and minimize profit loss.
- Maintain department housekeeping, maintenance, and appearance to support safety, health, and well-being and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Control the store safe and bank, including register readings, cash withdrawals and accounts, daily cash reports, cash over-and-short records, and related reports.
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of pharmacy systems and equipment.
- Monitor third-party pharmacy business opportunities; administer third-party systems and procedures, resolve claim rejections, and resubmit rejected claims promptly.
- Manage prescription department inventory, follow company buying procedures, and recommend and order merchandise from appropriate sources.
- Supervise pharmacy department team members, ensure required functions and policy compliance, and verify personnel licensure.
- Ensure pharmacy employees are trained on payer and pharmaceutical contractual requirements, including adverse-event reporting, data and inventory reporting, and clinical management.
- Regularly reaffirm pharmacy personnel’s obligations to dispense prescriptions only in good faith.
- Audit personal performance and recommend objectives and performance standards.
- Maintain awareness of relevant developments in pharmacy, health care, and retail management and integrate them into work practices.
- Maintain and develop working relationships with physicians and other health professionals and collaborate with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
