Registered Pharmacist
About The Position
Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist to serve as a trusted healthcare professional supporting the health and wellbeing of customers and communities. The Registered Pharmacist fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports pharmacy staff, and contributes to growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The role requires delivering friendly customer service, following applicable regulations and company procedures, maintaining patient confidentiality, and administering immunizations as certified. The pharmacist assumes responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy role involving multiple tasks throughout each shift, including filling prescriptions, answering telephone calls, and assisting customers. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs. There may be occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. Personnel of reproductive capability should be aware that exposure may cause acute and chronic effects. Training is provided, and following pharmacy safety policies and procedures is essential to minimizing risk. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
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.
- Apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
- Perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations accurately.
- Compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and evaluate technical data.
- Counsel and advise patients and interact professionally with healthcare providers, team members, and store leadership.
- Maintain discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient and financial information.
- Frequently stand and walk during a shift, including extended periods at a pharmacy counter or workstation while verifying and processing prescriptions.
- Verify, dispense, and counsel patients on prescriptions and administer immunizations in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, point-of-sale transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.
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 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 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' medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
- Follow Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and laws 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
Career Level
Entry Level
