Registered Pharmacist - Salary
About The Position
Hy-Vee is hiring a Registered Pharmacist to provide customer-centered pharmacy services and support the health and wellbeing of customers and communities. The pharmacist fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports pharmacy operations and employees, and contributes to business growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The role also assumes responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy position involving multiple tasks throughout the shift, including prescription filling, telephone calls, and customer assistance. The pharmacist must maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, company policies, and applicable pharmacy laws and regulations. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs; occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents may occur during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. Safety training is provided, and following pharmacy procedures is essential to minimizing exposure risks.
Requirements
- College degree and pharmacy licensure required; maintain continuing education to keep the license active.
- 6 months to 1 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.
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 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 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.
- 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 for registered pharmacists.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
