(USA) Staff Pharmacist - $65,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Available

Walmart•Kewanee, IL

13d•$98,000 - $172,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart provides patient-centered pharmaceutical care and serves as a community leader. The role involves building relationships with patients, advocating for their well-being, using clinical knowledge to the top of the pharmacist’s license, and adapting care to people with varied backgrounds and medical concerns. The pharmacy is described as fast-paced and equipped with resources and technology to support the work. The pharmacist processes and accurately dispenses prescriptions, counsels patients, administers immunizations and other Walmart health programs, and maintains confidential information and required records. The position also supports pharmacy operations, including inventory control, cost savings, compliance, customer service, and guidance for pharmacy staff. It requires maintaining current professional expertise and working in accordance with Board of Pharmacy regulations, company policies, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements. The role promotes quality, safety, and accuracy in patient care; ensures appropriate counseling and documentation; identifies root causes of errors or performance issues; and implements improvement plans. It also supports compliance execution, including billing procedures, HIPAA adherence, standard operating procedures, audits, and follow-up on compliance initiatives. Community outreach and events, including regular Wellness Days, are part of the role. The position is based at 730 Tenney St, Kewanee, Illinois. The stated annual salary range is $98,000–$172,000 for a 40-hour weekly schedule, prorated for different scheduled hours. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. The job title listing also advertises a $65,000 sign-on bonus and relocation availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, PharmD degree, or equivalent FPGE (NABP).
Pharmacy license by job entry date.
Completion of an ACPE-accredited immunization training program, such as APhA, pharmacy school curriculum, or a state pharmacy association-sponsored program.

Responsibilities

Provide pharmaceutical care, including processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders.
Counsel patients about health care and prescription medication needs, including new therapy when required, and document counseling appropriately.
Administer immunizations and other health programs developed by Walmart in compliance with Board of Pharmacy statutes and regulations.
Maintain confidential information, controlled medication records, documentation, and other required records.
Build patient relationships, advocate for patient well-being, and adapt care to patients’ varied backgrounds and medical concerns.
Participate in community outreach and events, including regular Wellness Days.
Understand and support pharmacy business operations, including inventory control, cost savings for patients, and compliance.
Model and guide pharmacy staff and Associates in proper customer service approaches and resolving customer concerns.
Use tools, data, and conversations to understand community needs and stay current on emergent and urgent health issues.
Ensure compliance with company and legal policies, procedures, and regulations, including HIPAA, billing procedures, and standard operating procedures.
Oversee safety, operational, and quality assurance reviews; use audits to identify compliance issues and implement improvements.
Promote patient safety, accuracy, error reporting, transparency, and corrective action focused on root causes.
Communicate, train, and guide associates on compliance initiatives and monitor their execution.
Develop and implement action plans, business solutions, and process improvements while adapting to competing demands and organizational changes.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive awards and annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
401(k) match.
Stock purchase plan.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
Family care leave.
Bereavement leave.
Jury duty leave.
Voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
Sign-on bonus advertised as $65,000.
Relocation available.