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 pharmacy operations and employees, and promote growth through wellness programs and community outreach. The role is in a fast-paced retail pharmacy and involves handling multiple tasks throughout the shift. The pharmacist assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager and reports to the Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, Pharmacy Department Manager, and Pharmacy Supervisor. Direct reports include Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Clerks, Delivery Persons, and Pharmacy Students. The position requires a college degree and pharmacy licensure, which must be maintained through continuing education, as well as 6 months to 1 year of similar or related work experience. Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is preferred, and the ability to administer immunizations is required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Requirements
- College degree and licensure in pharmacy; maintain continuing education to keep the license active.
- 6 months to 1 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.
Nice To Haves
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make each customer interaction 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 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, 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 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 statutes and regulations pertaining to registered pharmacists.
- Report to work when scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
