Registered Pharmacist
About The Position
Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist who is passionate about patient care and customer service. Registered Pharmacists support the health and wellbeing of customers and communities by filling and verifying prescriptions, counseling patients, supporting the pharmacy team, and helping grow wellness programs and community outreach. The role requires a college degree and pharmacy licensure, which must be kept active through continuing education. Six months to one year of similar or related work experience is required. Medication Therapy Management experience is preferred, and the ability to administer immunizations is required. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy position involving multiple tasks during a shift, such as filling prescriptions, answering the telephone, and assisting customers. The position has occasional exposure to 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 licensure in pharmacy.
- Maintain continuing education to keep the pharmacy license active.
- Six months to one year of similar or related work experience.
- Ability to administer immunizations.
- 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) 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 annual or otherwise recommended controlled-substance inventory.
- Assist with inventory control, including ordering and stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information.
- Assist with reconciling and balancing 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.
- Protect the confidentiality of customers' private medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
- Follow Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and applicable statutes and regulations.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
