Retail Registered Nurse (RN)

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Ankeny, IA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. This role provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service, assisting pharmacists in the administration of vaccines, and preparation and distribution of prescription medications.

Requirements

• Degree in nursing upon hire
• Licensed with the applicable State Nursing Board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
• Must have the ability to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables.
• Have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving arithmetic, algebraic and geometric calculations.
• Must be able to compose original correspondence; follow technical manuals; have increased contact with people; interview counsel or advise people; evaluate technical data.
• Employees must possess a valid driver’s license, with no DOT restrictions, and be 18 years or older to drive a company vehicle.
• Must be able to physically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks (filling scripts, answering telephone, waiting on customers, etc.) every day.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• To work offsite for vaccination events (as needed)

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store.
• Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee’s designated department or elsewhere in the store.
• Administer Vaccines as allowed by law
• Makes an effort to learn customers’ names and to address them by name whenever possible.
• Assists customers by escorting them to the products they’re looking for, securing products that are out of reach, loading or unloading heavy items, making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests, and performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience.
• Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call.
• Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
• Handles inquiries that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise and judgment.
• Accepts new written prescription orders and telephoned refill requests at the discretion of the supervising pharmacist.
• Takes orders from or calls doctor’s offices for refill prescriptions.
• Gathers patient information required to prepare prescriptions.
• Enters prescription and patient information into the computer.
• Assists in maintaining correct patient information.
• Assists pharmacists in preparing prescription drug products for dispensing.
• Prepares and affixes labels to prescription containers.
• Prepares prescriptions to be mailed.
• Prepares and submits insurance claims.
• Files prescriptions after they have been dispensed.
• Reports any medication errors to appropriate personnel.
• Orders, checks-in, and stocks pharmacy supplies.
• Logs invoices as necessary.
• Performs cash transactions.
• Maintains cleanliness of pharmacy and dispensing area.
• Assists with third party insurance billing and trouble shooting.
• Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
• Adheres to all statutes and regulations pertaining to a pharmacy technician.
• Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Assists in other areas of the store as needed.
• Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the customer’s private medical information according to the HIPPA act.

What This Job Offers

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