Registered Pharmacist

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Cherokee, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist to provide customer-focused pharmacy services and support the health and wellbeing of customers and communities. The Registered Pharmacist fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports pharmacy employees, and contributes to pharmacy growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The role also includes inventory and account responsibilities, regulatory compliance, immunization administration, and assuming responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy position involving multiple tasks throughout a shift, including filling prescriptions, answering telephone calls, and assisting customers. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. Safety training is provided, and pharmacy policies and procedures must be followed to minimize exposure risks. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing 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.
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 and dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and administer immunizations in accordance with pharmacy regulations.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Ability to work in an environment with exposure to bloodborne pathogens and sharps associated with immunization administration and pharmacy operations.

Nice To Haves

Medication Therapy Management (MTM).

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 annual or recommended controlled-substance inventory.
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 responsibility for the department 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 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.