Pharmacist Local Specialty
About The Position
Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy department. The role is accountable for workflow and clinical management, continuous quality improvement, adherence to policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, pharmacy sales, expense control, inventory management, and protecting department assets. The pharmacist ensures prescriptions are filled accurately and delivers a high level of service to patients, providers, pharmaceutical partners, and payers. The position manages pharmacy operations, customer experience, cash controls, inventory, pharmacy systems and equipment, and third-party claims. It supervises pharmacy team members, verifies their licensure and training, and reinforces appropriate prescription-dispensing practices. The pharmacist also maintains professional relationships with physicians and other health professionals and collaborates with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. 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 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.
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 department personnel provide hospitable, courteous, friendly, 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 and improve prescription volume, sales, profit, and image through accurate prescription filling and efficient service.
- Immediately report prescription errors and follow Company policies 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 safety and well-being and comply with applicable regulations and laws.
- 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 pharmacy department systems and equipment operate properly and are maintained.
- Monitor third-party pharmacy business opportunities; administer third-party systems and procedures, resolve claim rejection problems, 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 confirm appropriate licensure and training, including payer and pharmaceutical contractual requirements.
- Regularly reinforce team members’ 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 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
