PHARMACIST (FULL OR PART TIME)
Company: Walgreens
Location: West Orange
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description:Job ObjectivesProvides pharmacy consulting
services with empathy to patients regarding the effective usage of
medications and awareness with drug interactions. Offers preventive
and clinical healthcare services, including immunizations,
diagnostic testing, and patient outcomes services. Responsible for
ensuring the proper compounding, dispensation, review, and
verification of prescribed medications within regulatory
guidelines, company policies and procedures. Supports the efficient
workflow of the pharmacy and assists the pharmacy manager in
identifying ways to optimize pharmacy financials, inventory
management and enhance patient experience.Job
Responsibilities/TasksPatient ExperienceEngages patients by
greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
Resolves patient issues in a timely manner and answers questions to
ensure a positive patient experience.Models and shares customer
service best practices with all team members to deliver a
distinctive and joyful experience, including interpersonal habits
that show care (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and
Walgreens service traits (e.g., demonstrating curiosity to identify
needs and proactively helping, servicing until satisfied,
championing empathy and inclusivity, etc.).Connects with patients
by anticipating needs and proactively offering services. Supports
efforts on enhancing patient experience by increasing awareness of
healthcare services offered through Walgreens (e.g., patient
consultation, medication management, drug therapy reviews, and
perform clinical, or wellness services such as immunizations,
diagnostic testing, and patient outcomes services) thereby
promoting the shift of the Walgreens pharmacy role from
transactional to interpersonal.Participates and assists in events
that reflect the unique communities we serve as requested by Store
Manager, Healthcare Supervisor, District Manager or Pharmacy
Manager.OperationsCounsels' patients and answers their questions
regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions,
contraindications, patient information privacy, generics, less
expensive medicines, over-the-counter products, and refers to
medical provider as needed to ensure medication is taken correctly,
health needs addressed, and satisfaction with service.Performs
pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews,
verification, and medication management.Reviews, interprets, and
accurately dispenses prescribed medications whennecessitated by
workload.Ensures the pharmacy operates in accordance with
regulations, company policies and standards. Assists pharmacy
manager with establishing procedures that promotes the efficient
workflow of the pharmacy including assigning roles, coordinating
activities, and soliciting team member suggestions. Responsible for
the opening and closing of the pharmacy and shift change
duties.Ensures the use of all elements of the Good Faith Dispensing
policy in conjunction with state and federal controlled substance
laws when filling prescriptions. The Product Review/Retail Fill
Process Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring that elements of
Good Faith are present.Maintains current knowledge of information
technology associated with pharmacy systems including workflow,
prescription fulfillment, billing, clinical documentation,
training, inventory management, and point of sale registers to
provide support to patients as well as pharmacy staff. Seeks new
and better ways to further promote productivity.Ensures the
accurate processing of insurance claims to resolve patient issues
and prevent payment rejections. Follows up with insurance companies
and medical providers and participates in 3rd-party audit.Follow-up
with medical providers' offices to clarify prescribed medications,
dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies to suggest
alternative medications, and answer medical provider
questions.Performs clinical and wellness services such as
immunizations, diagnostic testing, disease state management and
other healthcare services.Assists and supports the pharmacy manager
in analyzing performance data including pharmacy financial,
customer service, and implementation of procedures for pharmacy
asset protection and inventory management.Develops and maintains
good connections with local medical community including physicians,
nurses, and other healthcare providers. Participates in community
outreach activities to promote the pharmacy business, enhance
growth opportunities, and provide more joyful lives through better
health.Partners with centralized support for patient registration,
exception resolution, and assists with resolving patient issues. In
virtual environments, conducts virtual product review by following
specific company procedures and guidelines.People & Performance
ManagementAssists the Pharmacy Manager with staff hiring and
training. Reinforces the direction of Pharmacy Manager in staff
performance by coaching, and providing constructive feedback,
monitoring customer service, and fostering team member
development.Promotes teamwork and motivates team members by
establishing expectations, monitors and recognizes progress, and
fosters a shared vision.Training & Personal DevelopmentMaintains
current knowledge and required
licensing/credentialing/certification asestablished by federal and
state regulations to provide such clinical services.Maintains
current knowledge and skills related to pharmacy and healthcare by
reading pharmacy related journals, company publications, and
communications. Maintains awareness of developments in retail and
management and pursues best practices that would enhance
performance.Obtains necessary certifications, education credits and
training, including learning modules, as required by the
Company.Seeks professional development by monitoring one's
performance, solicits for constructive feedback, and leverages
pharmacy manager and store manager as mentor and
coach.CommunicationsSupports the Pharmacy Manager and Store Manager
by communicating relevant corporate health and wellness services or
strategy information to pharmacy staff.About Walgreens and
WBAWalgreens www.walgreens.com is included in the U.S. Retail
Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance,
Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail
leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA's
purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health.
Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a
neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers
each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S.
healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and
healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to
care for the nation's medically underserved populations. To best
meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true
omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital
platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver
high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.Job
ID: 1485588BRTitle: Pharmacist (Full or Part Time)Company
Indicator: WalgreensEmployment Type: Flexible hoursJob Function:
RetailFull Store Address: 262 MAIN ST,WEST
ORANGE,NJ,07052-05617-19319-SFull District Office Address: 262 MAIN
ST,WEST ORANGE,NJ,07052-05617-19319-SExternal Basic
Qualifications:BS in Pharmacy or Pharmacist Degree from an
accredited educational institution.Current pharmacist licensure in
the states within the district.Experience performing prescription
dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge
of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws.Certified
Immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of
hire.Preferred Qualifications:At least 1 year experience as a
pharmacist in a retail setting including prescription filling and
verification, records and legal compliance, pharmacy operations,
pharmacy software and technology systems and insurance.We will
consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records.An Equal Opportunity Employer, including
disability/veterans.This information is being provided to promote
pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens.
The current salary range for this position is $52.00 per hour -
$80.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that
you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including
geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other
relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To
review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits . If
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