Registered Pharmacist
About The Position
Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist passionate about patient care and customer service. Registered Pharmacists fill and verify prescriptions, counsel patients, support pharmacy employees, and contribute to growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The role serves customers and communities while following applicable pharmacy regulations, Hy-Vee policies, and confidentiality requirements. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy position involving multiple tasks, including filling prescriptions, answering the telephone, and assisting customers. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs, and there may be occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. Training is provided to support a safe work environment, and pharmacy policies and procedures are essential to minimizing exposure risks.
Requirements
- College degree and pharmacy licensure required.
- Must maintain continuing education to keep the pharmacy 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.
- Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift, including extended periods at a pharmacy counter or workstation.
- Ability to verify, dispense, and counsel patients on prescriptions and administer immunizations in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
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 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 statutes and regulations pertaining to registered pharmacists.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
