Registered Pharmacist
About The Position
Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist 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 promoting growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The position requires a college degree and pharmacy licensure, ongoing continuing education to maintain an active license, and the ability to administer immunizations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy role involving multiple tasks throughout a shift, including filling prescriptions, answering the telephone, and assisting customers. The position may involve 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. Following pharmacy policies and procedures is essential to minimizing risk, and training is provided to support a safe work environment.
Requirements
- College degree and pharmacy licensure.
- Maintain continuing education to keep the pharmacy license active.
- Six months to one year of similar or related work experience.
- Ability to administer immunizations.
- Ability to use 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 by 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, doctors' 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' 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
Entry Level
