Lead Pharmacist – Local Specialty Pharmacy Operations

Walgreens; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Leader to oversee daily pharmacy department operations, workflow management, clinical patient care, and quality initiatives. The role emphasizes accurate prescription filling, regulatory compliance, inventory control, and excellent customer service for patients, providers, and payers.

The position also requires supervising staff, ensuring licensure, training, and collaboration with health systems to optimize third-party reimbursements and patient

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or Pharm D from an accredited school.
• Current pharmacist license in the district or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience including prescription filling and verification.
• Specialized training in medication/disease states or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the pharmacy department and ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Manage workflow, clinical management of patients, and QA programs.
• Improve prescription fill accuracy, customer service, and third-party reimbursements.
• Supervise staff, training, licensure, and performance expectations.
• Maintain inventory, asset protection, and cash controls; ensure safe operations.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Prescription filling

Pharmacy software

Insurance processing

Education

BS in Pharmacy or Pharm D

Tools

Pharmacy software

Payer systems

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Leader to oversee daily pharmacy department operations, workflow management, clinical patient care, and quality initiatives. The role emphasizes accurate prescription filling, regulatory compliance, inventory control, and excellent customer service for patients, providers, and payers.

The position also requires supervising staff, ensuring licensure, training, and collaboration with health systems to optimize third-party reimbursements and patient