Registered Pharmacist

Hy-Vee, Inc. • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist who is passionate about patient care and providing exceptional customer service. Registered Pharmacists fill and verify prescriptions, counsel patients, support the pharmacy team, and contribute to growth through wellness programs and community outreach. They also administer immunizations when certified and help ensure that pharmacy operations follow applicable policies, quality assurance procedures, and state and federal regulations. The role requires maintaining an active pharmacy license through continuing education.

Requirements

• College degree and pharmacy licensure required.
• Must maintain continuing education to keep the pharmacy 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.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift, including extended periods at a pharmacy 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, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.

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 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 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 statutes and regulations pertaining to registered pharmacists.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time