Pharmacist Local Specialty
About The Position
The Pharmacist oversees the daily operations of the Local Specialty Pharmacy department and is accountable for workflow and clinical management, continuous quality improvement, policy and procedure adherence, regulatory compliance, pharmacy sales, expense control, inventory management, and department image. The role supports accurate prescription filling and the highest level of service for patients, providers, pharmaceutical partners, and payers while developing and protecting department assets. The Pharmacist manages department operations, cash controls, inventory, pharmacy systems and equipment, third-party claims, and compliance with applicable laws and company requirements. The role supervises and supports pharmacy team members, ensures appropriate licensure and training, and works collaboratively with pharmacy staff, physicians, and other health professionals. The Pharmacist also maintains professional knowledge and evaluates their own performance and development.
Requirements
- BS 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, 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 medication and disease-state training, 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
- Ensure pharmacy personnel provide hospitable, courteous, friendly, and efficient service and information.
- Respond to customer inquiries and complaints and maintain and improve the pharmacy department’s image.
- Manage the daily operation of the pharmacy department.
- Improve prescription volume, sales, profit, and department image through accurate prescription filling and efficient service to patients, prescribers, manufacturers, payers, and health systems.
- Report prescription errors immediately 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 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 register readings, cash withdrawals and accounts, daily cash reports, cash over/short records, and related reports.
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of pharmacy systems and equipment.
- Monitor third-party pharmacy business opportunities and administer related systems and procedures to reduce payment rejections; promptly resolve rejected claims and resubmit them for payment.
- Manage prescription department inventory, follow company buying procedures, and recommend and order merchandise from appropriate sources.
- Supervise pharmacy department team members, ensure they perform required functions and follow company policies, and ensure required 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 own performance and recommend personal performance objectives and standards.
- Stay informed about developments in pharmacy, health care, and retail management relevant to the role and integrate them into practice.
- 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
