Registered Pharmacist

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Fairfield, IA

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About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist passionate about patient care and customer service. Registered Pharmacists fill and verify prescriptions, counsel patients, support the pharmacy team, and contribute to pharmacy growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The role requires compliance with applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and company policies, as well as maintaining continuing education to keep the pharmacy license active.

This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy role involving multiple tasks during a shift, including filling prescriptions, answering telephones, and assisting customers. The pharmacist may encounter hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs; personnel of reproductive capability are advised that exposure may cause acute and chronic effects. Training is provided, and following pharmacy policies and procedures is essential to minimizing risk.

Requirements

• College degree and pharmacy licensure required.
• Must maintain continuing education to keep the pharmacy 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)

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make each customer interaction positive.
• Fill and verify prescriptions and counsel patients in accordance with OBRA '90 regulations and applicable state and federal statutes 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, doctor's 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 a registered pharmacist.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time