Registered Pharmacist- Hourly
About The Position
Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed Registered Pharmacist to provide customer-focused pharmacy care and support the health and wellbeing of customers and communities. The pharmacist fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports pharmacy employees, and helps grow pharmacy services through wellness programs and community outreach. The role also includes inventory and account responsibilities, regulatory and security compliance, immunization administration, and assuming responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy role involving multiple tasks during a shift, such as filling prescriptions, answering telephone calls, and assisting customers. The pharmacist must maintain the confidentiality of private medical information and prescription drug pricing, follow applicable policies and laws, and communicate with the Pharmacy Manager about procedural changes, issues, and corporate communications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Requirements
- College degree and pharmacy licensure required; continuing education must be maintained to keep the license active.
- 6 months to 1 year of similar or related work experience required.
- Ability to administer immunizations required.
- Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations accurately.
- Ability to compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and evaluate technical data.
- Ability to counsel and advise patients and interact professionally with healthcare providers, team members, and store leadership.
- Ability to maintain discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient and financial information.
- Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout the pharmacy and dispensing area, including extended periods at a counter or workstation.
- Ability to verify, dispense, and counsel patients on prescriptions and administer immunizations in accordance with pharmacy regulations.
- Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, point-of-sale transactions, and cleaning or sanitation duties.
Nice To Haves
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make each customer interaction positive.
- Fill and verify prescriptions and counsel patients in accordance with OBRA '90 and applicable state and federal requirements.
- Assist with annual or otherwise recommended controlled-substance inventory.
- Assist with inventory control, including ordering, stocking, 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 patient 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 the pharmacy.
- Communicate with the Pharmacy Manager about procedural changes, issues, or corporate communications.
- Administer immunizations as certified.
- Protect the confidentiality of customers' private medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
- Adhere to Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and all statutes and regulations applicable to a registered pharmacist.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
