Registered Pharmacist-Hourly

Hy-Vee • Shawnee, KS

5d

About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed Registered Pharmacist to provide patient care and customer service in a retail pharmacy. The role includes filling and verifying prescriptions, counseling patients, supporting pharmacy employees, and helping grow pharmacy services through wellness programs and community outreach. The pharmacist must maintain an active license through continuing education and follow applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and company policies.

This is a fast-paced role involving multiple tasks during a shift, including filling prescriptions, answering telephone calls, 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. Safety training is provided, and pharmacy policies and procedures must be followed to minimize risk. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• College degree in pharmacy and pharmacy licensure required.
• Must maintain continuing education to keep pharmacy license active.
• Six months to one year of similar or related work experience 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 counter or workstation.
• Ability to verify and dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and administer immunizations in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending for order fulfillment, point-of-sale 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 otherwise recommended controlled-substance inventory.
• Assist with inventory control, including 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 pharmacy growth and sales through counseling and wellness programs.
• Follow security and regulatory procedures, including Quality Assurance Programs.
• Assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
• 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 when certified.
• Protect the confidentiality of customers' medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
• Adhere to Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and statutes and regulations applicable to a registered pharmacist.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level