Non-Registered Pharmacist

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Verifies prescriptions and counsels patients in accordance with all state and federal statutes and regulations. Assists with pharmacy’s inventory, including controlled substances, on an annual basis or as recommended. This role requires a college degree and working toward a licensure in pharmacy, with a need for continuing education to maintain the license. Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is preferred, and the ability to administer immunizations is also desired. The position involves a fast work pace in a retail store setting, requiring the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. There is occasional exposure to dangerous chemicals/solvents while compounding products and chemotherapy drugs. The role also requires maintaining the confidentiality of customer medical information according to HIPAA and prescription drug pricing. The Non-Registered Pharmacist is responsible for company assets including prescription inventory, third party accounts receivable, pharmacy computer and software, and pharmacy fixtures, with authority to purchase inventory within reasonable limits. Daily contact is expected with customers, the general public, suppliers/vendors, and pharmacy operations support staff, with occasional contact with community or trade/professional organizations and federal/state governmental or regulatory agencies. Personnel of reproductive capability are informed about the risks of handling hazardous drugs, and failure to follow pharmacy policies and procedures may increase the risk of exposure.

Requirements

College degree and working toward a licensure in pharmacy.
Must have continuing education to maintain license.
Ability to administer immunizations.
Must be able 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.
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.
Maintains the confidentiality of the customer’s private medical information according to the HIPAA act.
Maintains the confidentiality of prescription drug pricing and costs.
Is fully responsible for company assets including prescription inventory, third party accounts receivable, pharmacy computer and software, and pharmacy fixtures.
Has full authority, within reasonable limits, to purchase inventory for the pharmacy.

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.
Verifies prescriptions and counsels patients in accordance with all state and federal statutes and regulations.
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.
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 (i.e. dietitian) 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.