Pharmacist, Centralized Services

Walgreens; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a licensed pharmacist to perform clinical and professional pharmaceutical work in dispensing and patient care. The role involves reviewing patient records and counseling, while supervising pharmacy technicians across the dispensing workflow.

The position requires an active Pharmacist license, a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD, and strong communication skills. You will support coordinated care and ensure compliance with use of REMS programs where applicable.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or Pharmacist Degree from an accredited institution.
• Current Pharmacist license as granted by the state licensing authority.
• Experience performing prescription dispensing activities and knowledge of controlled substance laws.
• 2 years' work experience providing customer service to internal and external customers.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to lead, motivate, coach and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient records/charts, including initial patient assessment, medication profiles, care plans, progress notes.
• Reviews and supervises the work of pharmacy technicians in all areas of the prescription process.
• Completes patient counseling per program protocols; documents interactions with patients and prescribers; answers questions on drug interactions and storage.
• Reviews patient demographics and prescriptions to assure appropriate therapy and dosing; prepares and compounds medications as needed.
• Follows procedures for security of controlled substances, hazardous waste disposal, and aseptic compounding where applicable.
• Participates in coordination of care to meet patient outcomes, including referrals, medication review, and discharge planning.
• Other responsibilities as judgment or necessity dictate.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacy dispensing

Education

BS in Pharmacy

Pharmacist license

Job description

Responsible for performing clinical and professional pharmaceutical work in the review, processing, compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications, drugs, and supplies needed for patient care. Receives and makes phone calls related to patient care and prescription processing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes patient records/charts, including initial patient assessment, medication profiles, care plans, initial opening patient notes and continuing patient progress notes.
• Reviews and supervises the work completed by pharmacy technicians engaged in all areas of the prescription process including processing, mixing/compounding, labeling, packaging, and claim submission of prescriptions and pharmaceuticals/supplies.
• Completes patient counseling in compliance with clinical program protocols and adhere to and counsel patients in compliance with REMS programs; documents any and all interactions with patients and prescribers in the appropriate systems according to protocol; answers questions and provides information to patients on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, administration and storage of prescriptions and supplies.
• Reviews patient demographics and prescriptions to assure appropriate therapy for the patient, accuracy of dose, and determines formulas, ingredients, and medications/administration supplies needed for optimal patient outcomes; process, prepare, fill and compound medications, using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring, mixing ingredients, and sterile aseptic preparation of IV solutions where applicable.
• Follows established procedures concerning security of controlled substances, prescriptions, and supplies, disposal of hazardous waste materials, and security and disposal of aseptic compounding, and quality assurance, where applicable.
• Participates in the coordination of care to meet patient outcomes/goals including, initial referral, medication review and selection, assessment of medication delivery system, coordinated care conferences, patient care plans, compliance programs and discharge of patients from services.
• Other responsibilities as judgment or necessity dictate

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Pharmacy or Pharmacist Degree from an accredited educational institution
• Current Pharmacist license as granted by the appropriate state licensing authority
• Experience performing prescription dispensing activities, demonstrating a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws
• 2 years' work experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, motivate, coach and provide feedback to team members

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year work experience as a practicing pharmacist in a call center environment, mail service, long term care, or specialty pharmacy setting
• Strong attention to accuracy, detail and quality with proven problem-solving skills
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office suite of products

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.