Registered Pharmacist-Hourly
About The Position
Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed Registered Pharmacist to provide patient care and customer service in a retail pharmacy. The pharmacist fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports pharmacy operations and staff, and contributes to wellness programs and community outreach. The role also includes administering immunizations when certified, maintaining regulatory and security procedures, and assuming responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. This is a fast-paced position involving multiple tasks during a shift, including filling prescriptions, answering telephone calls, and assisting customers. The pharmacist works with patients, healthcare providers, pharmacy staff, and store leadership, and must protect confidential medical and financial information. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs; exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents may occur during compounding, including exposure to chemotherapy drugs. Training is provided, and following pharmacy policies and procedures is essential to minimizing risk.
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.
- 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 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 laws and regulations.
- Assist with annual or recommended controlled-substance inventory.
- Assist with inventory control, including ordering, stocking, 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 patient 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 pharmacy services.
- Communicate with the Pharmacy Manager about procedural changes, issues, and corporate communications.
- Administer immunizations as certified.
- Maintain confidentiality of customers' medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
- Follow Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and statutes and regulations applicable to registered pharmacists.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
