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Pharmacist Local Specialty-March 2024
Palm Springs
Mar 28, 2026
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About Pharmacist Local Specialty

  Job Description:

  *Position Based out of a Walgreens Specialty location, no specialty experience required*

  Job Summary

  Responsible 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.

  Job Responsibilities

  Customer Experience

  Ensures department personnel provide hospitable service and information; and are courteous, friendly, and efficient.

  Responds to customer inquiries and complaints, maintains and improves overall image of pharmacy department.

  Operations

  Manages the daily operation of the pharmacy department.

  Improves 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.

  Reports prescription errors immediately and adheres to Company policies and procedures relating to prescription incidents and the Quality Improvement Program.

  Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations and Company policies governing all drugs and products; maintains required records, documentation, and reports.

  Recommends and implements asset protection controls and procedures to identify and minimize profit loss.

  Improves 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.

  Controls 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.

  Assures proper operation and maintenance of pharmacy department systems and equipment.

  Maintains 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.

  Manages and controls Prescription Department inventory. Adheres to Company buying procedures, recommends and orders merchandise from proper internal and external sources.

  People and Performance Management

  Supervises 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.Training and Personal Development

  Audits own performance and recommends own objectives and standards of performance.

  Maintains an awareness of developments in the pharmacy, health care, and retail management fields that relate to job responsibilities, and integrates them into own practices.

  Communications

  Maintains and develops good working relationships with physicians and other health professionals. Works collaboratively, along with the Local Specialty Pharmacy staff.Job ID: 1337313BR

  Title: Pharmacist Local Specialty

  Company Indicator: Walgreens

  Employment Type: Full-time

  Job Function: Retail

  Full Store Address: 1695 N SUNRISE WAY,PALM SPRINGS,CA,92262-03701-07577-S

  Full District Office Address: 1695 N SUNRISE WAY,PALM SPRINGS,CA,92262-03701-07577-S

  External Basic Qualifications:

  BS in Pharmacy or Pharm D Degree from an accredited educational institute.

  Current pharmacist license in the states within the district (or willing to obtain in 1 year) per district guidelines.

  At least 1 year of pharmacy experience including prescription filling and verification, records and legal compliance, pharmacy operations, pharmacy software and technology systems and insurance.

  Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws.

  Has 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.).

  Preferred Qualifications:

  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.

  The following information is applicable for San Francisco, CA applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

  An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

  This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The current salary range for this position is $86,528 - $155,584. 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. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

  Shift: Various

  Store: 07577-PALM SPRINGS CA

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