Pharmacy Department Manager

About the role

Hy-Vee is hiring a Pharmacy Department Manager for its Rochester location. The manager runs the pharmacy department, drives prescription count, patient count and profitability, leads and develops the pharmacy team, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and maintains a strong professional image in the community. The role is paid hourly.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise pharmacy operations, ensure accurate prescription filling and courteous, efficient service to customers
• Improve prescription sales, profit, patient count and professional image through operational leadership
• Supervise and develop pharmacy staff through orientation, training, PTCB certification support, goal setting and constructive discipline
• Manage referrals from Hy-Vee retail pharmacy locations and coordinate with retail pharmacists
• Recruit and hire pharmacy personnel, manage payroll and scheduling, minimize overtime and reduce labor cost per prescription
• Recommend and coordinate sales and promotional programs, and recommend and audit inventory levels based on prescription volume
• Analyze and recommend loss prevention procedures and internal controls, and conduct regular inventories, security checks and mini audits
• Train staff on the pharmacy point-of-sale system and resolve their questions and problems
• Review policies, procedures and inventory for compliance with federal and state regulations, including DEA and Board of Pharmacy requirements
• Maintain and submit required records and reports, including controlled substance records, and resolve customer complaints
• Counsel customers on OTC medications and products, represent the company in pharmaceutical professional groups, and oversee nursing home accounts and medication delivery
• Protect customer medical information in line with HIPAA and follow all store policies and pharmacy regulations

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school; Pharm.D. degree preferred
• Current Board of Pharmacy license
• Progressively responsible experience in pharmacy and pharmacy computer applications
• Over one year of related work experience
• Ability to stand and walk throughout a shift, including at the counter, and to dispense, counsel patients and administer immunizations
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and sharps, and to hazardous drugs such as chemotherapy

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of pharmacy computer applications: PIS, order management, automated dispensing, CPOE, IV compounders, packagers, bar code applications and supply chain solutions
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Supervisory, coaching and problem-solving skills

The anticipated hourly starting wage is $65.00 to $76.40 depending on experience. Employment is contingent on a successful pre-employment drug screen.