Registered Pharmacist-Hourly
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 helps grow pharmacy services through wellness programs and community outreach. The role also includes maintaining customer confidentiality, following applicable laws and company policies, and administering immunizations as certified. This is a fast-paced environment involving multiple tasks, including prescription processing, answering telephone calls, and assisting customers. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs, and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents may occur during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. Training is provided to support a safe work environment; personnel of reproductive capability should be aware of potential acute and chronic effects from hazardous-drug exposure and follow pharmacy procedures to minimize risk. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.
Requirements
- College degree and licensure in pharmacy.
- Maintain continuing education to keep pharmacy license active.
- Six months to one 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 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 perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
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 statutes and regulations.
- Assist with controlled-substance inventory on an annual basis 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 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 a registered pharmacist.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
