Floating Registered Pharmacist

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Waverly, IA

6d

About The Position

The Floating Registered Pharmacist provides patient care and pharmacy services across multiple Hy-Vee pharmacy locations. The role includes filling and verifying prescriptions, counseling patients, administering immunizations, supporting pharmacy operations, and taking responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. The pharmacist works with pharmacy teams, patients, healthcare providers, and other store departments to deliver health and wellness services.

This is a fast-paced position involving multiple tasks during each shift, including prescription processing, telephone calls, and customer assistance. The pharmacist must follow applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, Hy-Vee policies, and safety procedures, and maintain the confidentiality of patient and financial information. The position requires a pharmacy college degree and active licensure, along with continuing education to maintain the license. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• College degree in pharmacy and pharmacy licensure required.
• Maintain continuing education to keep the pharmacy license active.
• Six months to one year of similar or related work experience required.
• Ability to administer immunizations required.
• Apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
• Perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations accurately.
• Compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and evaluate technical data.
• Counsel and advise patients and interact professionally with healthcare providers, team members, and store leadership.
• Maintain discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient and financial information.
• Frequently stand and walk during shifts, including extended periods at a pharmacy counter or workstation.
• Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience or qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make customer interactions positive.
• Fill and verify prescriptions and counsel patients in accordance with OBRA '90 and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with controlled-substance inventory annually or as recommended.
• Assist with inventory control, including ordering, stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information.
• Assist with reconciliation and balancing of third-party accounts and monthly inventory.
• Assist the HBC manager with ordering and merchandising over-the-counter products.
• Coach, counsel, and train pharmacy employees and participate in additional education and training.
• Visit schools, doctor's offices, and senior centers to market pharmacy services.
• Support growth and sales through counseling and wellness programs.
• Follow security and regulatory procedures, including Quality Assurance Programs.
• Assume responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent.
• Partner with other departments and staff to promote wellness and pharmacy services.
• Communicate with the Pharmacy Manager about procedural changes, issues, and corporate communications.
• Administer immunizations as certified.
• Protect confidential customer medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
• Follow Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and laws and regulations applicable to registered pharmacists.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time