Floating Registered Pharmacist

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Austin, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Floating Registered Pharmacist provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service. This role involves filling and verifying prescriptions and counseling patients in accordance with all state and federal statutes and regulations. The pharmacist also assists with the pharmacy's inventory, including controlled substances, on an annual or as recommended basis. This position requires working at multiple locations.

Requirements

Professional License/Certification Required
Must have the ability to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables
Have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving arithmetic, algebraic and geometric calculations
Must be able to compose original correspondence; follow technical manuals; have increased contact with people; interview counsel or advise people; evaluate technical data
College degree and licensure in pharmacy
Must have continuing education to maintain license
Six months to a year of similar or related work experience
Ability to administer immunizations
Must be able to physically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
Must be able to handle multiple tasks (filling scripts, answering telephone, waiting on customers, etc.) every day
Maintains the confidentiality of the customer’s private medical information according to the HIPAA act
Maintains the confidentiality of prescription drug pricing and costs
Acknowledge that exposure to hazardous drugs may cause acute and chronic effects
Acknowledge that failure to follow pharmacy policies and procedures may put me at greater risk of exposure to hazardous drugs
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) preferred

Responsibilities

Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people
Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee’s designated department or elsewhere in the store
Makes an effort to learn customers’ names and to address them by name whenever possible
Assists customers by: escorting them to the products they’re looking for
Assists customers by: securing products that are out of reach
Assists customers by: loading or unloading heavy items
Assists customers by: making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests
Assists customers by: performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience
Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call
Assists with controlled substance inventory on an annual basis or as recommended
Assists with inventory control, maintaining inventory levels by ordering and stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information into the computer
Assists with coaching, counseling, and training employees; participates in additional education and training
Assists HBC manager with ordering and merchandising OTC’s
Fills and/or verifies prescriptions and counsels patients according to OBRA ’90 regulations
Assists with reconciliation and balancing of 3rd party accounts
Visits schools, doctors’ offices, senior centers, etc. to market services
Assists with monthly inventory
Builds growth and sales through counseling and wellness programs
Follows security and regulatory procedures including Quality Assurance Programs
Assumes the responsibility for the department in the absence of the pharmacy manager
Ensures customers are given prompt and courteous service
Maintains a professional appearance, i.e. clean lab coat and name tag
Communicates continually with pharmacy manager about any procedural changes, issues, or corporate communications
Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines
Reports to work when scheduled and on time
Partners with other departments or staff to promote wellness and the pharmacy
Assists in other areas of the store as needed
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required