Registered Pharmacist

Hy-Vee • Mankato, MN

2d

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 operations and staff, and contributes to pharmacy growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The role also includes administering immunizations when certified, maintaining regulatory and security procedures, protecting confidential patient information, and assuming responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent.

This fast-paced role involves handling multiple tasks during a shift, including filling prescriptions, answering telephone calls, and assisting customers. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. Training is provided to support safe work practices. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• College degree and licensure in pharmacy required; maintain continuing education to keep the license active.
• Six months to one year of similar or related work experience required.
• Ability to administer immunizations 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.
• Professional pharmacy license required.

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 controlled-substance inventory annually or as recommended.
• 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, 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 confidentiality of customers' private medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
• Adhere to Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and applicable statutes and regulations.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.

What This Job Offers

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