Introduction to Walgreens
Walgreens, a well-established American pharmaceutical retailer, has been a cornerstone in the healthcare industry since its founding in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. With a rich history spanning over a century, Walgreens has grown to become one of the largest drug store chains in the United States, offering a diverse range of products and services that cater to the evolving needs of its customers. From prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications to health and wellness products, beauty items, and photo services, Walgreens is committed to providing high-quality services that enhance the lives of its customers.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Pharmacist Centralized Services professional to join our team in a remote capacity. As a key member of our pharmacy operations, you will be responsible for executing medical services methodologies, driving patient wellbeing results, and ensuring compliance with clinical pharmacy services. If you are a motivated and patient-centric individual with a passion for delivering exceptional healthcare services, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out direct patient care programs, including but not limited to Drug Treatment Management programs, Vaccination Services, and Payer and Pharma Adherence and Clinical Projects.
- Drive the execution of various strategies and tactics to ensure business needs are being met, while maintaining a strong focus on patient care and satisfaction.
- Drive compliance and continuous quality improvement in the delivery of clinical pharmacy patient care and services by examining, assessing, and redesigning processes; monitoring and analyzing results; and implementing changes as needed.
- Ensure region pharmacies comply with regulatory compliance, standard operating procedures, and FDA guidelines.
- Drive local pharmacy financial performance by aligning business strategies with company financial objectives, and implementing patient intervention pharmacy programs to maximize financial performance.
- Support efforts to improve patient experience by increasing focus on healthcare services, such as patient consultation, medication management, drug therapy reviews, and retail, clinical, or health services, including vaccinations, disease state management, and Specialty programs.
- Provide expertise, resources, education, and support to pharmacists and field leadership, while promoting staff training experiences and development opportunities.
- Conduct data and clinical reviews, and make strategic decisions to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of prescriptions.
- Review drug records and patient profiles to ensure proper and safe medication treatment, and provide individualized patient/supplier consultation.
Essential Qualifications
- Current Pharmacist license as conferred by the appropriate state licensing authority.
- Experience motivating colleagues to research and resolve issues.
- Experience working with confidential information.
- Able to work non-standard hours, which may include evenings, holidays, and/or weekends.
- Experience using time management skills, such as prioritizing/organizing and following details and meeting deadlines of multiple tasks with varying completion dates.
- Experience creating ways to achieve goals with minimal supervision, relying on oneself to complete objectives, and knowing when to escalate issues.
- Experience providing customer service to internal and external clients, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Able to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
- Willingness to acquire other state pharmacy licenses if necessary.
- Knowledge of insurance plans.
- Knowledge of computer operating systems, including Radio, Commitment, and Plus.
- Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: opening a workbook, inserting a row, selecting font and size, formatting cells as currency, using copy, paste, and save functions, adjusting text, selecting cells, renaming a worksheet, inserting a column, selecting a chart style, inserting a worksheet, setting borders, selecting page orientation, using spell check, or printing worksheets).
- Basic level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: inserting, editing, hiding, and deleting slides, navigating between slides, increasing list level, adding, centering, and editing text, changing views, inserting a table or a note, moving objects, printing frame view, or running a slide show).
- Basic level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: opening a document, cutting, pasting, and editing text, selecting font type and size, changing margins and column width, formatting, inserting shots, pictures, and dates, using find and replace, fix, spell check, track changes, review sheet, or printing functions).
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Walgreens, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Pharmacist Centralized Services professional, you will have access to training programs, skills development initiatives, and the opportunity to move up the corporate ladder. Our company culture values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, and we strive to create an environment that is conducive to learning and professional growth.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Walgreens is a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and patient care. Our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and accountability, and we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment that values the contributions of all employees. As a remote employee, you will be an integral part of our team and will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from across the country.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
Walgreens offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary of $27 per hour, as well as a range of benefits that are designed to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees. These benefits may include health care benefits, prescription drug discounts, employee assistance programs, paid time off, retirement plans, employee discounts, and wellness programs. We also offer flexible scheduling options and opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and patient-centric individual with a passion for delivering exceptional healthcare services, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacist Centralized Services professional. With a competitive compensation package, opportunities for growth and development, and a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, Walgreens is the perfect place to take your career to the next level. Apply now and become a part of our team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
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