Pharmacy Manager

The Pharmacy Manager role at Walgreens in Anchorage, Alaska leads a busy retail pharmacy, delivering expert medication counseling, immunizations and clinical services while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic pharmacy consulting, medication therapy management and drug‑interaction education to patients.
• Deliver preventive health services such as immunizations, point‑of‑care testing and patient outcome monitoring.
• Oversee prescription processing: compounding, verification, dispensing and documentation in line with state and federal regulations.
• Manage daily pharmacy workflow, inventory control, staffing schedules and performance metrics.
• Train, coach and evaluate pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to maintain high service standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and Walgreens corporate teams to implement clinical programs and promotional initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in Alaska with a valid Pharmacy Manager certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of retail pharmacy experience, including supervisory or management duties.
• Strong knowledge of USP, FDA and Alaska Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Excellent communication, customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management software and basic Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary: $47,650.27 (fixed). Walgreens offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and employee discount programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What licenses are required for the Pharmacy Manager role in Anchorage?

You must hold a valid Alaska pharmacist license and meet any additional Walgreens manager certification requirements.

Does Walgreens provide benefits for this position?

Yes, the role includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and employee discounts.

What clinical services will I be expected to deliver?

You will provide immunizations, point‑of‑care testing, medication therapy management and patient outcome monitoring.