Registered Pharmacist
About The Position
Hy-Vee is seeking a licensed pharmacist passionate about patient care and customer service. Registered Pharmacists fill and verify prescriptions, counsel patients, support the pharmacy team, and contribute to growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The role requires a college degree and pharmacy licensure, with continuing education to keep the license active. Similar or related work experience of 6 months to 1 year is required. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy role involving multiple tasks throughout a shift, including filling prescriptions, answering the telephone, 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 should be aware of potential acute and chronic effects and follow pharmacy policies and procedures to minimize risk. Safety training is provided.
Requirements
- College degree and licensure in pharmacy.
- Maintain continuing education to keep the pharmacy license active.
- 6 months to 1 year of similar or related work experience.
- Ability to administer immunizations.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
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, 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 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.
- Maintain confidentiality of customers' private medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
- Adhere to Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and all 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
