Pharmacist Local Specialty

Walgreens•Tampa, FL

20d

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy department, including workflow and clinical management, continuous quality improvement, compliance with policies and regulations, sales and expense control, and inventory management. The role supports accurate prescription filling, high-quality customer service, and protection of department assets. The pharmacist manages pharmacy operations and personnel, supports patients and external partners, ensures legal and contractual compliance, and maintains relationships with physicians and other health professionals. The role also requires specialized knowledge or practical experience relevant to the services offered at the clinic location, such as HIV, organ transplant, or oncology services.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited educational institution.
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.
Completed 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 rating of Exceeds Expectations for the most recent performance 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 hospitable, courteous, friendly, and efficient service and information; 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 efficient customer service.
Report prescription errors immediately and follow Company procedures 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 pharmacy housekeeping, maintenance, and appearance to support customer and employee safety and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Control the store safe and bank, including register readings, cash withdrawals, cash accounts, daily cash reports, cash over-and-short records, and related cash-management reports.
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of pharmacy systems and equipment.
Monitor third-party pharmacy business opportunities and administer third-party pharmacy systems and procedures to reduce payment rejections; resolve rejection problems and resubmit claims promptly.
Manage prescription department inventory; follow Company buying procedures and recommend and order merchandise from authorized internal and external sources.
Supervise pharmacy department team members to ensure required functions are performed and Company policies and procedures are followed.
Ensure pharmacy department personnel maintain proper licensure and are trained on payer and pharmaceutical contractual requirements, including adverse-event reporting, data and inventory reporting, and clinical management.
Regularly reaffirm personnel obligations to dispense prescriptions only in good faith.
Audit own performance and recommend personal objectives and performance standards.
Stay informed about developments in pharmacy, health care, and retail management relevant to the role and incorporate them into work practices.
Maintain and develop good working relationships with physicians and other health professionals.
Work collaboratively with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.