About this opportunity
Walgreens lists this Pharmacist Local Specialty opportunity in lowell, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
nResponsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy department and is accountable for workflow management, clinical management of patients, continuous quality improvement, adherence to policy and procedure, compliance with internal and external regulatory bodies, pharmacy sales, expense control and inventory management, and image through the accurate filling of prescriptions, and ensuring the highest level of customer service (including patients, providers, and pharmaceutical and payer partners), and developing and protecting department assets.
nJob Responsibilities
nCustomer Experience
nnnEnsures department personnel provide hospitable service and information; and are courteous, friendly, and efficient.
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nnResponds to customer inquiries and complaints, maintains and improves overall image of pharmacy department.
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n nOperations
nnnManages the daily operation of the pharmacy department.
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nnImproves prescription numbers, pharmacy sales, profit, and image through the accurate filling of prescriptions, and by providing courteous and efficient service to customers inclusive of patients, prescribers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, payers, and health systems.
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nnReports prescription errors immediately and adheres to Company policies and procedures relating to prescription incidents and the Quality Improvement Program.
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nnComplies with all federal and state laws and regulations and Company policies governing all drugs and products; maintains required records, documentation, and reports.
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nnRecommends and implements asset protection controls and procedures to identify and minimize profit loss.
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nnImproves and maintains pharmacy department housekeeping, maintenance, and appearance for the safety, health, and well-being of customers and employees, and ensures adherence to applicable government regulations and laws.
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nnControls the store's safe and "bank," including electronic register readings, cash withdrawals, cash accounts, daily cash reports, cash over and short records, and other reports related to cash management.
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nnAssures proper operation and maintenance of pharmacy department systems and equipment.
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nnMaintains awareness of third party pharmacy business opportunities, and assures proper administration and implementation of third party pharmacy systems and procedures to lessen payment rejections. Resolves third party rejection problems promptly, and resubmits rejected claims for payment on a timely basis.
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nnManages and controls Prescription Department inventory. Adheres to Company buying procedures, recommends and orders merchandise from proper internal and external sources.
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n nPeople and Performance Management
nnSupervises pharmacy department team members to assure performance of required functions and adherence to Company policies and procedures. Ensures proper licensure of all pharmacy department personnel. Confirms pharmacy department employees are trained on all required functions regarding payer and pharmaceutical contractual requirements (adverse event reporting, data and inventory reporting, clinical management). Reaffirms with all pharmacy department personnel, on a regular basis, their obligations regarding the dispensing of prescriptions only in good faith.
n nTraining and Personal Development
nnnAudits own performance and recommends own objectives and standards of performance.
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nnMaintains an awareness of developments in the pharmacy, health care, and retail management fields that relate to job responsibilities, and integrates them into own practices.
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n nCommunications
nnMaintains and develops good working relationships with physicians and other health professionals. Works collaboratively, along with the Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.
n nBasic Qualifications
nnnBS in Pharmacy or Pharm D Degree from an accredited educational institute.
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nnCurrent pharmacist license in the states within the district (or willing to obtain in 1 year) per district guidelines.
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nnAt least 1 year of pharmacy experience including prescription filling and verification, records and legal compliance, pharmacy operations, pharmacy software and technology systems and insurance.
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nnHas completed specialized training regarding medication and disease state or has sufficient practical experience that is necessary to provide specialized services offered at clinic location (HIV, Organ Transplant, Oncology, etc.).
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnPrevious experience at a Walgreens Local Specialty Pharmacy.
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nnOverall score of Exceeds Expectations for the most recent performance review period and an overall score of Achieving Expectations for the earliest review period.
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n nWe will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
nAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
nThis information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The current salary range for this position is $87,859 - $168,896. The actual salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits . If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
Worksite address
lowell, MA, 01856, US
Who can apply
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