Pharmacy Associate Tool • 2023-2024

RxToGo Product Suite

An end-to-end associate tool for dispensing pharmacy orders—reducing delivery dispense time by 55% while automating 40% of checkout processes for seamless prescription fulfillment.

Timeline
2023 - 2024
Role
Senior Product Designer
Impact
800+ orders fulfilled • 92% associate satisfaction
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Problem - RxToGo

Time-consuming process impacted on-site duties

Amy, a Sam's Club pharmacy technician, spent most of her time addressing customers beyond fulfilling orders. The overwhelming process of dispensing prescriptions for delivery orders led to human errors and business disruption.

90d
Refills preferred by focused customer segment
21%
Customers not enrolled on auto refill updates
37%
Customers 55+ and mostly non-tech savvy
46%
Pharmacy revenue from delivery-preferred customers

Core Pain Points

1

Lack of transparency and multiple levels of interaction in legacy system

2

GoLocal third-party application not easily accessible for associates

3

Numerous back-and-forth movements between hardware and applications

USER JOURNEY MAP : IN-STORE & CENTRAL FULFILLMENT

Research - RxToGo

Mapping the InClub order fulfillment journey

Documented the complete delivery order process from creation through fulfillment, identifying key friction points across three major stages involving pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

Create Order

Start Delivery Order Process

Pharmacy technicians select and review orders for delivery, using legacy Connexus application to initiate the fulfillment workflow with customer verification.

Fulfill RX Order

Review & Print for RX Order

Technicians scan items using RX app, fill orders manually, print labels, and drop bags inside Will Call rack. Process includes stock checks and label attachment.

Schedule Payment

Verify Order & Schedule Payment

Pharmacist verifies order, schedules payment via GoLocal using desktop device, then technician scans Will Call bag and completes checkout on TC53 with receipt printing.

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RXTOGO ORDER MAINTENANCE WEB APP

RXTOGO CHECKOUT MOBILE APP

Checkout app mobile iterations

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Measurable outcomes delivered

Quantifiable improvements across associate efficiency, customer satisfaction, and operational workflows through integrated web and mobile solutions.

55%
Reduction in delivery dispense time
800+
Orders fulfilled successfully Q4 2023
84%
Customers comfortable with delivery
92%
Associates prefer this portal
5-7m
Average time vs earlier 10-15 min
40%
Checkout process automated

Process Efficiency

Reduced 6 steps from overall 18-step delivery dispense process. MVP delivery checkout workflow was time-efficient, allowing associates to focus on in-store customers.

Future Expansion

Explored expedited counter pickup and curbside opportunities through vision workshops. Dynamic checkout product enabled quick turnaround for other dispensing methods.

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Lessons gained from the journey

Design & Collaboration Insights

1

Transparency & Communication: Each partner has unique approaches. Maintaining transparency throughout product development proved beneficial for cross-functional alignment.

2

Research Foundation: Set strong foundation through research and connect the dots of the process to justify product requirements with stakeholders and engineering teams.

3

Product Language: Resonating product's language with field associates is important. Setting the right tone throughout their journey can alleviate chances of making errors.

MVP Approach Success

Time constraints led to smart prioritization. Focused on primary workflow enabled rapid delivery while maintaining quality and gathering feedback for future iterations.

System Integration

Leveraging existing platforms (Connexus, Walmart Mail Order app) provided familiar touchpoints while introducing improved workflows and modern design patterns.

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