[Hiring] Pharmacy Scheduler @Walgreens

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Role Description

This role involves coordinating the work schedules of relief pharmacists and performing various administrative duties to support the Healthcare Supervisor while delivering a distinctive customer experience.

  • Models and shares customer service best practices with area staff
  • Schedules and places pharmacists in open shifts due to PTO, disability, jury duty, and “no shows”
  • Maintains calendar, issues reminders, and monitors appointments for the Healthcare Supervisor
  • Creates and releases the work schedule for relief pharmacists using the market scheduling system
  • Cascades key communications to the area and associated districts
  • Coordinates schedules of full-time pharmacists needing extra shifts
  • Maintains credentialing, licensing, and PTCB compliance status for pharmacy staff
  • Makes necessary travel arrangements and prepares travel itineraries for the Healthcare Supervisor
  • Supports Healthcare Supervisor with store visit scheduling and documentation
  • Prepares salaried pharmacist payroll for approval and resolves payroll issues
  • Provides pharmacy recruitment support for the Healthcare Supervisor
  • Manages pharmacy intern program
  • Coordinates meetings by preparing logistics and ensuring availability of necessary resources
  • Handles confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion
  • Performs general office duties and completes special assignments as assigned
  • Attends training and completes training modules as requested
  • Seeks self-development by monitoring performance and improving job performance

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel
  • Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Basic level skill in Microsoft Word
  • Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens

Requirements

  • We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Benefits

  • An employee in this position can expect an hourly rate between $19.00 to $25.00
  • The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law
  • This job posting will remain open for 5 days from the job posting date
  • To review benefits, please click here: jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

Company Description

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.

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