Job Overview:
Pharmacy Manager Local Specialty – Bakersfield, CA (Walgreens). Responsible for managing pharmacy department operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies, and delivering high‐quality patient service.
Responsibilities:
Provide pharmacy consulting services with empathy to patients regarding medication usage and drug interactions.
Manage department workflow, continuous quality improvement, pharmacy sales, expense control, and inventory management.
Ensure accurate prescription filling and uphold pharmacy image through excellent patient service and adherence to policies.
Deliver a distinctive patient experience using Walgreens service traits such as curiosity, inclusivity, and empathy.
Respond promptly to patient inquiries, complaints, and prescription errors; report incidents per company procedures.
Maintain inventory reporting for limited distribution drugs (daily, weekly, monthly) and comply with federal, state, and company regulations.
Implement asset protection controls, housekeeping, and pharmacy system maintenance.
Control cash management, including electronic register, cash accounts, and daily cash reports.
Coordinate daily pharmacy schedule, staffing, and budgeting for pharmacy hours.
Prepare and file required reports for company and government agencies.
Develop and execute strategies to grow specialty pharmacy business, including collaboration with health systems and third‐party prescription initiatives.
Build and maintain a positive team culture, conduct performance management, and enforce disciplinary procedures per policy.
Ensure proper licensure and training of all pharmacy personnel, emphasizing payer and pharmaceutical contractual requirements.
Develop employees through orientation, training, and performance audits.
Maintain relationships with physicians, health professionals, and stakeholders to drive business growth.
External Basic QualificationsBS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited institution.
Current pharmacist license in California.
At least 1 year of pharmacy experience, including prescription filling, verification, records, legal compliance, operations, software, and insurance.
Strong knowledge of controlled substance laws.
Specialized training or practical experience in disease states such as HIV, Organ Transplant, or Oncology.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience managing pharmacy staff at a local specialty pharmacy.
Leadership rating of at least 3.7 on the most recent performance review.
Minimum 6 months pharmacy experience with Walgreens.
EEO Statement:
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Compensation
Salary range:
$128,310 - $188,370, based on location, experience, education, and other factors. Job ID & Contact
Job ID:
1601347BR | Title: Pharmacy Manager Local Specialty | Full‐time | Retail | Walgreens (Employees only)
