Registered Pharmacist
About The Position
Hy-Vee Registered Pharmacists are trusted healthcare professionals who support the health and wellbeing of customers and communities. The role involves filling and verifying prescriptions, counseling patients, supporting the pharmacy team, and helping grow pharmacy services through wellness programs and community outreach. Pharmacists provide customer service, comply with applicable pharmacy regulations and company procedures, maintain patient confidentiality, and may assume responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy role 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. Training is provided to support a safe work environment.
Requirements
- College degree and pharmacy licensure are required; continuing education must be maintained to keep the 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 exercise discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient and financial information.
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 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 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 applicable statutes and regulations for registered pharmacists.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
