Clinical Pharmacist - Local Specialty Pharmacy Ops

Walgreens; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in Lowell, MA is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensure compliance, manage workflow, and deliver excellent patient care across prescriptions, providers, and payer partners.

The role emphasizes inventory control, third-party claims, quality improvement, and team supervision. Licensure in the district/state and at least 1 year of pharmacy experience are required.

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.
• 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.).

Responsibilities

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

Education

BS in Pharmacy or Pharm D Degree

Job description

Walgreens in Lowell, MA is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensure compliance, manage workflow, and deliver excellent patient care across prescriptions, providers, and payer partners.

The role emphasizes inventory control, third-party claims, quality improvement, and team supervision. Licensure in the district/state and at least 1 year of pharmacy experience are required.