Pharmacy Manager: Clinical Lead & Pharmacy Operations

Walgreens Co.; Grayson (GA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking an experienced Pharmacist Manager to lead daily pharmacy operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality patient care across medications, immunizations, and clinical services.

The role emphasizes staff development, performance management, and strategic collaboration with store leadership to improve patient outcomes and pharmacy financials. Eligible for immunizer certification and active license in governing states.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited institution.
• Current pharmacist licensure in the states within the district.
• Certified Immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.
• At least 1 year pharmacy experience including prescription filling, recordkeeping, legal compliance, pharmacy operations, pharmacy software and technology systems and insurance billing.
• Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a working knowledge of state and federal controlled substance laws.
• An average rating of at least 3.0 on the leadership behaviors on the last performance review if one is on file, and no written disciplinary actions in the last 12 months (Internal candidates only).

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients and answers questions regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generics, less expensive medicines, and over-the-counter products.
• Performs pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
• Reviews, interprets, and accurately dispenses prescribed medications, as required.
• Ensures the pharmacy operates in accordance with regulations, company policies and standards; oversees staff scheduling, roles, and shift changes.
• Ensures the use of Good Faith Dispensing elements with state and federal laws when filling prescriptions.
• Collaborates with Store Manager to define and develop new strategic business opportunities.
• Maintains information technology knowledge of pharmacy systems including workflow, prescription fulfillment, billing, clinical documentation, training, inventory management, and POS.
• Ensures insurance claims are processed accurately to prevent payment rejections and resolves issues with insurers.
• Follows up with medical providers to clarify prescribed medications and dosages and suggests alternatives.
• Performs clinical and wellness services such as immunizations and disease state management.
• Partners with centralized support for patient registration and resolution of issues in virtual environments.
• Manages maintenance and layout of the pharmacy to ensure efficiency.
• Prepares and submits records and reports as required by laws to run the pharmacy business.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Pharmacy operations

Insurance billing

Pharmacy software

Education

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD Degree

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

Walgreens is seeking an experienced Pharmacist Manager to lead daily pharmacy operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality patient care across medications, immunizations, and clinical services.

The role emphasizes staff development, performance management, and strategic collaboration with store leadership to improve patient outcomes and pharmacy financials. Eligible for immunizer certification and active license in governing states.