Pharmacist

Hy-Vee, Inc.•La Crosse, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed Registered Pharmacist to provide customer-focused pharmacy services and support the health and wellbeing of customers and communities. The pharmacist fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports pharmacy employees, and helps grow the pharmacy through wellness programs and community outreach. The position also involves inventory and account reconciliation, regulatory and security compliance, and assuming responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy role with multiple tasks throughout a shift, including filling prescriptions, answering telephones, and assisting customers. The pharmacist may occasionally 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, and that following pharmacy policies and procedures is essential to minimizing risk. Safety training is provided. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

College degree and pharmacy licensure required; maintain continuing education to keep the license active.
Six months to one 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.

Nice To Haves

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience.

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, 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 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, 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 laws and regulations pertaining to registered pharmacists.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.