Floating Registered Pharmacist

About the role

Hy-Vee is hiring a Floating Registered Pharmacist in its Pharmacy department. The pharmacist brings expertise and commitment to patient care across multiple Hy-Vee pharmacy locations, filling and verifying prescriptions, counseling patients and helping each store deliver on its health and wellness promise. The role takes ownership of the pharmacy in the manager's absence and suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and the variety of working across several stores.

Key responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and greet customers by name
• Fill and verify prescriptions and counsel patients in line with OBRA '90 and state and federal regulations
• Assist with controlled substance inventory annually or as recommended, and with inventory control, ordering, stocking and invoice checks
• Help reconcile and balance third-party accounts and monthly inventory
• Coach, counsel and train pharmacy employees and take part in additional education
• Market pharmacy services at schools, doctors' offices and senior centers, and grow sales through counseling and wellness programs
• Follow security and regulatory procedures, including Quality Assurance Programs
• Take responsibility for the department when the Pharmacy Manager is absent and report to the manager on changes and issues
• Administer immunizations as certified, maintain patient privacy under HIPAA, and adhere to all pharmacy policies and regulations

Required profile

• Licensed pharmacist with a college degree; continuing education required to keep the license active
• 6 to 12 months of similar or related work experience
• Ability to administer immunizations required; MTM preferred
• Physical ability to stand and walk throughout a shift, including at the counter, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and sharps
• Pre-employment drug screen required

Required skills

• Logical and scientific thinking and accurate calculations
• Professional counseling of patients and interaction with healthcare providers
• Discretion and integrity with confidential patient and financial information

The anticipated hourly starting wage is $58.00 to $68.20 depending on experience. Employment is contingent on a successful pre-employment drug screen.