Registered Pharmacist

About the role

Hy-Vee is hiring a Registered Pharmacist for its pharmacy in Columbia. The pharmacist is a licensed healthcare professional who fills and verifies prescriptions, counsels patients, supports the pharmacy team and helps grow the business through wellness programs and community outreach. The position is hourly and reports to the Pharmacy Department Manager and Pharmacy Supervisor.

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
• Administer immunizations as certified and maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA
• Assist with controlled substance inventory, 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
• Build growth and sales through counseling and wellness programs
• Follow security and regulatory procedures, including Quality Assurance Programs
• Act as department head in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager and partner with other departments on wellness initiatives
• Stay in close contact with the Pharmacy Manager on procedural changes and corporate communications

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 is required
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) preferred

Required skills

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

The work is fast-paced in a retail pharmacy, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding of hazardous drugs. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.