Registered Pharmacist-Salary

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed Registered Pharmacist to provide customer-focused pharmacy services and support the health and well-being of customers and the community. The role includes filling and verifying prescriptions, counseling patients, supporting pharmacy employees, and promoting growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The pharmacist also assumes responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent and maintains patient confidentiality and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy role involving multiple tasks throughout a shift, including prescription processing, telephone calls, and customer assistance. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs, and there may be occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. Training is provided to support a safe work environment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• College degree and pharmacy licensure required; maintain continuing education to keep the license active.
• 6 months to 1 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.

Nice To Haves

• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) 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 and 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, doctors' offices, and senior centers to market pharmacy services.
• Build growth and sales through counseling and wellness programs.
• Follow security and regulatory procedures, including Quality Assurance Programs.
• Assume department responsibility 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
• Career Level: Mid Level