Registered Pharmacist

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Chariton, IA

12d

About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist to provide customer-focused pharmacy care and support the health and wellbeing of customers and communities. The Registered Pharmacist fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports pharmacy staff, and helps grow pharmacy services through wellness programs and community outreach. The role also involves inventory and account responsibilities, regulatory compliance, and assuming responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy position involving multiple tasks throughout a shift, such as 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 following pharmacy policies and procedures is essential to minimizing risk.

Requirements

College degree and pharmacy licensure are required.
Must maintain continuing education to keep the pharmacy license active.
Six months to one year of similar or related work experience is required.
Ability to administer immunizations is 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 pharmacy regulations.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Ability to work with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and sharps associated with immunization administration and pharmacy operations.

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 annually or as recommended.
Assist with inventory control, including ordering, 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, 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 in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
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.
Maintain the 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 pertaining to registered pharmacists.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.