Pharmacist

Hy-Vee • La Crosse, WI

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist to provide patient care and customer service in a retail pharmacy. The Registered Pharmacist fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports the pharmacy team, and contributes to pharmacy growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The position requires compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, security procedures, and quality assurance programs, as well as maintaining customer confidentiality. The pharmacist may assume department responsibility in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence and is expected to communicate with the Pharmacy Manager about procedural changes, issues, and corporate communications.

This fast-paced role involves handling multiple tasks throughout a shift, including filling prescriptions, answering telephone calls, and assisting customers. 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.

Requirements

• College degree and licensure in pharmacy required.
• Must maintain continuing education to keep 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 throughout a shift, 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make customer interactions positive.
• Fill and verify prescriptions and counsel patients in accordance with OBRA '90 regulations and applicable state and federal laws.
• 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 reconciling and balancing 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 responsibility for the department in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
• Partner with other departments and staff to promote wellness and the pharmacy.
• Communicate with the Pharmacy Manager about procedural changes, issues, and corporate communications.
• Administer immunizations as certified.
• Maintain the confidentiality of customers’ private medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
• Adhere to Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and statutes and regulations pertaining to registered pharmacists.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time