Pharmacy Manager: Patient Care & Operations Leader

Walgreens; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead a busy community pharmacy in California. The role emphasizes high-quality patient counseling, clinical services, immunizations, and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure safe medication use and optimal patient outcomes.

The position requires strong leadership to oversee staff performance, workflow efficiency, and collaboration with providers, while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or Pharm D Degree from an accredited educational 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. (Some states may require more specific pharmacy experience in which case those requirements would take precedent).
• Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws.

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. Establishes procedures that promote the efficient workflow of the pharmacy including overseeing staff scheduling, assigning roles, coordinating activities, and soliciting team member suggestions.
• Ensures insurance claims are processed accurately to prevent payment rejections. Resolves patient issues by working with insurance companies and medical providers and conducting or participating in third party audits.

Education

BS in Pharmacy or Pharm D Degree

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead a busy community pharmacy in California. The role emphasizes high-quality patient counseling, clinical services, immunizations, and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure safe medication use and optimal patient outcomes.

The position requires strong leadership to oversee staff performance, workflow efficiency, and collaboration with providers, while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations and company policies.