Pharmacist – Patient Care & Wellness Advocate

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Registered Pharmacist in our Pharmacy department. In this fast-paced retail setting you’ll fill and verify prescriptions, counsel patients, and support the pharmacy team while upholding HIPAA and all regulatory standards.

You’ll administer immunizations when certified, manage inventory, mentor staff, participate in wellness programs, and engage with schools and clinics to promote pharmacy services and community health.

Qualifications

• College degree and licensure in pharmacy required; must maintain continuing education to keep license active
• 6 months to 1 year of similar or related work experience required
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) preferred
• Ability to administer immunizations required

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile and learning their names
• Fill and verify prescriptions and counsel patients in accordance with OBRA ’90 and state/federal regulations
• Assist with controlled substance inventory on an annual basis or as recommended
• Assist with inventory control including ordering, stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information
• Assist with reconciliation and balancing of third-party accounts and monthly inventory
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager with ordering and merchandising over-the-counter products
• Coach, counsel, and train pharmacy employees and participate in education and training
• Visit schools, doctor’s 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
• Assist in absence of Pharmacy Manager
• Promote wellness and pharmacy collaborations across departments
• Communicate with Pharmacy Manager about procedural changes and issues
• Administer immunizations as certified
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information per HIPAA
• Adhere to Hy-Vee policies and regulations

Skills

Customer service

Prescription counseling

Regulatory compliance

Professional communication

Discretion & integrity

Education

Pharmacy degree & licensure

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Registered Pharmacist in our Pharmacy department. In this fast-paced retail setting you’ll fill and verify prescriptions, counsel patients, and support the pharmacy team while upholding HIPAA and all regulatory standards.

You’ll administer immunizations when certified, manage inventory, mentor staff, participate in wellness programs, and engage with schools and clinics to promote pharmacy services and community health.