Registered Pharmacist

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Des Moines (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Registered Pharmacist for a Pharmacy Fulfillment Center. You will fill prescriptions accurately using automation, support SOPs, and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.

You will manage licensing paperwork, perform annual controlled substance inventories, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and company policies while delivering friendly, efficient service. The role requires a pharmacy degree, active license (multi-state licensing preferred), and ongoing

Qualifications

• Must be able 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; interview counsel or advise people; evaluate technical data.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient, and accurate filling of prescriptions through automation at facility.
• Helps to maintain standard operating procedures.
• Maintains a positive attitude; creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
• Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability.
• Smiles and greets employees in a friendly manner.
• Files proper paperwork for licenses (State and Federal) with proper agencies.
• Performs controlled substance inventory on an annual basis or as recommended.
• Responsible for inventory control, maintaining inventory levels by ordering and stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory.
• Understands retail Hy-Vee operations to serve them with accurate, prompt prescriptions.
• Coaches, counsels, and trains employees; encourages additional education and training.
• Responds to complaints in a timely manner.
• Adheres to company policies and Fulfillment Center guidelines.
• Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.
• Instructing, reviewing work, assigning work, planning work of others, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and allocating personnel.

Skills

Logical thinking

Arithmetic calculations

Communication and counseling

Education

Pharmacy degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): Professional License/Certification Required

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.

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Pharmacist, Fulfillment Center

Location: Pharmacy Fulfillment Center

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function

Complies with the department standards for operating procedures, customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability. Delivers quality care to patients/customers and is accountable for issues within the department.

Core Competencies

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: AVP, Pharmacy Services; Pharmacy Manager

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient, and accurate filling of prescriptions through automation at facility.
• Helps to maintain standard operating procedures.
• Maintains a positive attitude; creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork. Generates a friendly atmosphere and sets a good example.
• Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability.
• Smiles and greets employees in a friendly manner.
• Files proper paperwork for licenses (State and Federal) with proper agencies.
• Performs controlled substance inventory on an annual basis or as recommended.
• Responsible for inventory control, maintaining inventory levels by ordering and stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory.
• Understands retail Hy-Vee operations to serve them with accurate, prompt prescriptions.

• Coaches, counsels, and trains employees; encourages additional education and training.
• Responds to complaints in a timely manner.
• Adheres to company policies and Fulfillment Center guidelines.
• Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Instructing, reviewing work, assigning work, planning work of others, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and allocating personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

• 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.

Education and Experience

• College degree in pharmacy and licensed.
• Must have continuing education to keep license current.
• Must have ability to be licensed in multiple states.
• Over one year of related or similar work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction
• 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.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions

Working Conditions

This position frequently involves a fast work pace in a production setting. Must be able to handle multiple tasks daily.

Equipment Used to Perform Job

High volume solutions robotics, operating software, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Contacts

Has daily contact with Fulfillment Center employees. Has occasional contact with vendors, stores and government agencies.

Financial Responsibility

Is fully responsible for company assets including prescription inventory, pharmacy computer and software, and pharmacy fixtures.

Confidentiality

Maintains the confidentiality of the customer's private medical information according to the HIPAA act. Maintains the confidentiality of prescription drug pricing and costs.

I understand that this pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs. The USP 800 is intended to ensure that personnel of reproductive capability understand the risks of handling hazardous drugs. Accordingly, I acknowledge that exposure to hazardous drugs may cause acute and chronic effects. Failure to follow pharmacy policies and procedures may put me at greater risk of exposure to hazardous drugs.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.