Senior Pharmacist – Local Specialty Pharmacy

Walgreens; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a pharmacist leader to oversee the daily operations of the pharmacy department and manage workflow, clinical patient care, and regulatory compliance. The role includes improving prescription processing, inventory control, and maintaining high customer service standards across patients, providers, and payer partners.

The position emphasizes asset protection, third‑party billing management, and staff development to ensure accurate dispensing and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited institution.
• Current pharmacist license in the states within the district (or willingness to obtain within 1 year).
• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience including prescription filling, verification, records, and compliance.
• Specialized training in medication or disease state (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the pharmacy department.
• Improve prescription numbers, sales, and image through accurate filling and courteous service to customers including patients and providers.
• Report prescription errors and comply with all laws and company policies.
• Manage pharmacy department inventory and third‑party billing processes to minimize rejections.
• Lead, train, and evaluate pharmacy staff ensuring licensure and adherence to payer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Inventory management

Third-party billing

Training & coaching

Education

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a pharmacist leader to oversee the daily operations of the pharmacy department and manage workflow, clinical patient care, and regulatory compliance. The role includes improving prescription processing, inventory control, and maintaining high customer service standards across patients, providers, and payer partners.

The position emphasizes asset protection, third‑party billing management, and staff development to ensure accurate dispensing and adherence to policies.