Registered Pharmacist- Salary

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Chariton, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service. Fills and/or verifies prescriptions and counsels patients in accordance with all state and federal statutes and regulations. Assists with pharmacy’s inventory, including controlled substances, on an annual basis or as recommended. This role is accountable and reports to the District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, and Pharmacy Department Manager/Supervisor. Positions that report to the Registered Pharmacist include Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Clerk, Delivery Person, and Pharmacy students.

Requirements

College degree and licensure in pharmacy.
Must have continuing education to maintain license.
Six months to a year of similar or related work experience.
Ability to administer immunizations.
Must have the ability to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables.
Have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving arithmetic, algebraic and geometric calculations.
Must be able to compose original correspondence; follow technical manuals; have increased contact with people; interview counsel or advise people; evaluate technical data.
Must be able to physically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks (filling scripts, answering telephone, waiting on customers, etc.) every day.
Maintains the confidentiality of the customer’s private medical information according to the HIPAA act.
Maintains the confidentiality of prescription drug pricing and costs.
Understands that this pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs and acknowledges that exposure to hazardous drugs may cause acute and chronic effects.
Understands that failure to follow pharmacy policies and procedures may put them at greater risk of exposure to hazardous drugs.

Nice To Haves

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern, and patience in all customer interactions.
Fills and/or verifies prescriptions and counsels patients according to OBRA '90 regulations.
Assists with controlled substance inventory on an annual basis or as recommended.
Assists with inventory control, maintaining inventory levels by ordering and stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information into the computer.
Assists with coaching, counseling, and training employees; participates in additional education and training.
Assists HBC manager with ordering and merchandising OTC’s.
Assists with reconciliation and balancing of 3rd party accounts.
Visits schools, doctors’ offices, senior centers, etc. to market services.
Assists with monthly inventory.
Builds growth and sales through counseling and wellness programs.
Follows security and regulatory procedures including Quality Assurance Programs.
Assumes the responsibility for the department in the absence of the pharmacy manager.
Ensures customers are given prompt and courteous service.
Maintains a professional appearance, i.e. clean lab coat and name tag.
Communicates continually with pharmacy manager about any procedural changes, issues, or corporate communications.
Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
Partners with other departments or staff to promote wellness and the pharmacy.
Assists in other areas of the store as needed.
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.