Pharmacist Local Specialty
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, regulatory and policy compliance, sales and expense control, inventory management, and protecting department assets. The role supports accurate prescription filling and a high level of service for patients, providers, pharmaceutical partners, and payers. The pharmacist manages pharmacy operations and department systems, maintains required records, documentation, and reports, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures. The position also manages cash controls, inventory, third-party claims and rejections, department housekeeping and appearance, and asset-protection measures. The role supervises and supports pharmacy team members, ensuring required functions are performed, personnel are properly licensed and trained, and prescriptions are dispensed in good faith. The pharmacist maintains professional relationships with physicians and other health professionals and works collaboratively with Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited educational institute.
- Current pharmacist license in the states within the district, or willingness to obtain the 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.
- 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 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 customer service.
- Report prescription errors immediately and follow company prescription-incident and Quality Improvement Program procedures.
- Comply with applicable 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 department housekeeping, maintenance, and appearance for the safety and well-being of customers and employees, in compliance with applicable requirements.
- 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 department systems and equipment.
- Monitor third-party pharmacy business opportunities and administer third-party systems and procedures to reduce payment rejections; resolve rejected claims and resubmit them promptly.
- Manage and control prescription department inventory; follow company buying procedures and recommend and order merchandise from appropriate sources.
- Supervise pharmacy department team members, ensure required functions and company procedures are followed, and ensure department personnel are properly licensed.
- 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 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
