FT Pharmacist
About The Position
Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed Registered Pharmacist who is passionate about patient care and customer service. The pharmacist fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports pharmacy staff, and contributes to pharmacy growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The role requires compliance with applicable pharmacy laws and regulations, company policies, and confidentiality requirements. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy position involving multiple tasks during each shift, including filling prescriptions, answering telephone calls, and assisting customers. The pharmacist may encounter hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs; personnel of reproductive capability are advised that exposure may cause acute and chronic effects. Training is provided, and following pharmacy policies and procedures is essential to minimizing risk.
Requirements
- College degree and pharmacy licensure.
- Maintain continuing education to keep pharmacy licensure 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, point-of-sale transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience or knowledge.
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 pharmacy services.
- 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 statutes and regulations applicable to registered pharmacists.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
