Pharmacy Student - Pharmacist

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.
Department: Pharmacy
FLSA: Hourly
We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.
Our Registered Pharmacists are trusted healthcare professionals who play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our customers and communities. In this role, you'll fill and verify prescriptions, counsel patients, support your pharmacy team, and help build growth through wellness programs and community outreach.
Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one
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
Coach, counsel, and train pharmacy employees and participate in additional education and training
Visit schools, doctor's offices, and senior centers to market pharmacy services
Follow security and regulatory procedures including Quality Assurance Programs
Assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager
Partner with other departments and staff to promote wellness and the pharmacy
Communicate continually with the Pharmacy Manager about procedural changes, issues, or corporate communications
Maintain the confidentiality of customers' private medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA
Adhere to all Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, and all statutes and regulations pertaining to a registered pharmacist
Apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems involving both abstract and concrete variables
Compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and evaluate technical data
Maintain a high level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient and financial information
Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Pharmacy Department Manager; Pharmacy Supervisor
Pharmacy Technician; Pharmacy Clerk; Pharmacy Students
College degree and licensure in pharmacy required; 6 months to 1 year of similar or related work experience required
~ Ability to administer immunizations required

Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in the pharmacy and dispensing area, including extended periods at a pharmacy counter or workstation while verifying and processing prescriptions
Ability to verify, dispense, and counsel patients on prescriptions, and administer immunizations, in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and sharps (needles, lancets) associated with immunization administration and pharmacy operations
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties

This is a fast-paced role in a retail pharmacy where you will handle multiple tasks throughout your shift including filling prescriptions, answering the telephone, and assisting customers. There is occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. This pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs; personnel of reproductive capability should be aware that exposure may cause acute and chronic effects, and that following all pharmacy policies and procedures is essential to minimizing risk. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.