Pharmacist Fulfillment Central Specialty – Pittsburgh, PA.

Walgreens; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing clinical and professional pharmaceutical work, ensuring the safe and effective dispensing of medications. You will engage directly with patients, providing counseling and support while overseeing pharmacy technicians. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to the health of the community. Join a company with a rich heritage and a commitment to building healthier futures for customers and patients alike.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacist license required, with strong knowledge of controlled substance laws.
• 2 years of customer service experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient records and medication profiles for optimal care.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in prescription processing and compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Patient Counseling

Medication Review

Education

BS in Pharmacy

Pharmacist Degree

Job description

Job Summary:

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:

1. Completes patient records/charts, including initial patient assessment, medication profiles, care plans, initial opening patient notes and continuing patient progress notes.
2. 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.
3. Completes patient counseling in compliance with clinical program protocols and adheres to and counsels 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.
4. 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; processes, prepares, fills and compounds medications, using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring, mixing ingredients, and sterile aseptic preparation of IV solutions where applicable.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Other responsibilities as judgment or necessity dictate.

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

Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients’ care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.

The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

Minimum Requirements:

1. BS in Pharmacy or Pharmacist Degree from an accredited educational institution.
2. Current Pharmacist license as granted by the appropriate state licensing authority.
3. Experience performing prescription dispensing activities, demonstrating a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws.
4. 2 years' work experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
5. Excellent written/verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, motivate, coach and provide feedback to team members.