Pharmacy Manager
Company: WALGREENS
Location: Mapleton
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Provides empathetic pharmacy consulting services to
patients regarding the effective use of medications and drug
interaction awareness. Offers preventive and clinical healthcare
services, including immunizations, diagnostic testing, and patient
outcome services. Ensures prescribed medications are compounded,
reviewed, dispensed, and verified accurately according to
regulatory guidelines and company policies and procedures. Manages
an efficient pharmacy workflow and improves pharmacy financials,
manages inventory effectively, and enhances patient experience.
Manages pharmacy staff performance and engagement. Ensures the
professional development of pharmacy staff by overseeing training,
focused coaching, and executing formal performance management
initiatives. Job Responsibilities: Patient Experience Engages
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 patient 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. Leads 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 Walgreen’s 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, or District Manager. Operations
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. Refers to the medical provider, as
needed, to ensure medication is taken correctly, health needs are
addressed, and patient is satisfied with service. 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. Responsible for opening and
closing the pharmacy and shift changes. 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.
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 point of sale registers. Supports pharmacy staff and patients
with information technology. Finds opportunities to improve
productivity 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. Follows-up with medical
providers to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills,
interactions, and allergies to suggest alternative medications, and
answer medical provider questions. diagnostic testing, disease
state management and other healthcare services. Performs clinical
and wellness services such as immunizations, diagnostic testing,
disease state management, and other healthcare services 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 Manages the maintenance,
housekeeping, and improvement of the pharmacy department including
repairs, cleaning, new equipment, and layout changes to ensure a
functioning, presentable and efficient pharmacy. Prepares and
submits all records, reports, and other documentation as required
by state and federal laws to run the pharmacy business (e.g.,
operating statements, performance indicator reports, supervision
notes, deletions, transfers.) People & Performance Management
Collaborates with Store Manager on pharmacy staff hiring, carries
out discipline and termination, as necessary, and ensures
compliance with employment laws. Partners with Store Manager to
establish expectations and goals, promote teamwork and foster a
shared vision. Monitors and recognizes improvements in pharmacy
staff by implementing rewards programs. Manages pharmacy staff
performance by overseeing the training of pharmacy staff (e.g.,
using the correct processes and tools) and conducting formal
performance reviews. Identifies high potential team members and
proactively collaborates with Store Manager to manage career
progression. Addresses employee relations concerns. Maintains team
member morale by checking on employee welfare, addressing
complaints and conflicts, and ensuring positive employee management
relationship. Training & Personal Development Maintains required
licensing/credentialing/certification as established by federal and
state regulations to provide clinical services. Maintains and
enhances current knowledge and skills related to pharmacy and
healthcare by reading pharmacy related journals and Walgreens
publications and communications. Maintains awareness of
developments in retail and management areas and pursues best
practices to enhance business acumen and pharmacy performance.
Completes education credits and training, including learning
modules, as required by the Company Seeks professional development
by monitoring own performance, solicits constructive feedback, and
leverages Healthcare Supervisor and Store Manager as mentors and
coaches. Communications Supports the Store Manager by communicating
relevant corporate health and wellness services or strategy
information to pharmacy staff. Business Performance Management
Analyzes performance data including pharmacy financials, customer
service, and inventory. Manages pharmacy asset protection
activities and oversees inventory management. Identifies pharmacy
performance trends and opportunities for improvement. Business
Planning Develops and maintains good relationships with local
medical community including physicians, nurses, and other health
care providers. Reaches out to the community to promote the
pharmacy business and further enhance growth opportunities.
Supports Store Manager in expanding health and wellness awareness
in the community Basic 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. 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). About Walgreens Founded in 1901, Walgreens (
proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day
across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and
Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members,
including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is
committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health
services, building trusted relationships that create healthier
futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
Preferred Qualifications Supervisory experience planning,
organizing, and directing the work of pharmacy staff. At least 6
months pharmacy experience with Walgreen Co. An average rating of
3.7 or above on the leadership behaviors on the last performance
review if one is on file. (Internal candidates only) An Equal
Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans We will
consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records. The Salary below is being provided to promote
pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens.
The actual 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 you are applying on a
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this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits Salary
Range: Pharmacy Manager $6,270.60-$6,888.00 Bi-Weekly
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