Registered Pharmacist

Hy-Vee • Coralville, IA

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About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist to provide patient care and customer service in a retail pharmacy. The Registered Pharmacist fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports pharmacy employees, and contributes to pharmacy growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The role also includes administering immunizations when certified, maintaining regulatory and security procedures, and protecting customers’ confidential medical information.

The pharmacist works in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks, including prescription processing, telephone calls, and customer assistance. The role 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 safety training is provided. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• College degree in pharmacy and pharmacy licensure; maintain continuing education to keep the license active.
• 6 months to 1 year of similar or related work experience.
• Ability to administer immunizations.
• 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 exercise 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 perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with pharmacy work.

Nice To Haves

• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience is 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 controlled substance inventory as required.
• Manage inventory tasks, 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 growth and sales through patient 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 procedural changes, issues, and corporate communications to the Pharmacy Manager.
• Administer immunizations as certified.
• Maintain confidentiality of customers’ private medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
• Adhere to Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and statutes and regulations applicable to registered pharmacists.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.

What This Job Offers

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