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Floating Pharmacist

Hy-Vee · Peoria, IL · $58.00–$68.20 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

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About your past

You'll work across several Hy-Vee pharmacies. How do you get up to speed quickly in a store where you don't know the team or the workflow?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to new teams and setups without slowing the pharmacy down.

Tell me about a time you built a good working relationship with a prescriber's office.

What they are checking: Whether they can resolve issues with providers smoothly, which the posting calls out.

What habits do you use to stay accurate when you're tired at the end of a long shift?

What they are checking: Whether they know their own error risks and have concrete ways to guard against them.

What would you do

The store manager is out and you're in charge of the pharmacy. A technician makes an error that reaches a patient. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership, protect the patient first and follow error-reporting steps.

How do you counsel a patient who seems rushed and doesn't want to listen?

What they are checking: Whether they still deliver the key safety information in a way the patient will actually hear.

The queue is backed up, phones are ringing and someone wants a flu shot. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage safely in a busy retail pharmacy without cutting verification corners.

A pharmacy you're covering does something differently from what you're used to. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they respect local practice while still speaking up when something is unsafe.

About the work

Walk me through how you verify a prescription before it goes out.

What they are checking: Whether they have a consistent check for drug, dose, patient and interactions that holds up under pressure.

You catch a possible interaction between a new prescription and something the patient already takes. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they contact the prescriber, document it and explain it clearly to the patient.

How do you handle controlled substance prescriptions that raise a red flag for you?

What they are checking: Whether they use professional judgment on legitimacy and know their legal responsibility.

How do you make sure your license, immunization certification and continuing education stay current?

What they are checking: Whether they manage their own credentials, since a lapse would take them off the schedule.

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The full job description

As published by Hy-Vee.

Additional Considerations (if any): - 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: Floating Registered Pharmacist Department: Pharmacy FLSA: Hourly Revision Date: 07/2026 About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. 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. The Role and Why It's Important Our Floating Registered Pharmacists bring their expertise and commitment to patient care across multiple Hy-Vee pharmacy locations, filling and verifying prescriptions, counseling patients, and helping each store deliver on its promise of exceptional health and wellness service. In this role, you'll work closely with pharmacy teams, build relationships with patients and healthcare providers, and take ownership of the pharmacy in the manager's absence. If you are a licensed pharmacist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about patient wellbeing, and enjoys the variety that comes with working across multiple locations, we'd love to have you on our team. What You'll Do No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect: • Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one • Fill and verify prescriptions and counsel patients in accordance with OBRA '90 regulations and all state and federal statutes and 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 HBC manager with ordering and merchandising over-the-counter products • 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 • Build growth and sales through counseling and wellness programs • 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 • Administer immunizations as certified • 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 • Report to work when scheduled and on time Your Skills • Apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems involving both abstract and concrete variables • Perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations accurately • Compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and evaluate technical data • Counsel and advise patients and interact professionally with healthcare providers, team members, and store leadership • Maintain a high level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient and financial information Reporting Relationships Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Pharmacy Department Manager; Pharmacy Supervisor Direct Reports: Pharmacy Technician; Pharmacy Clerk; Delivery Person; Pharmacy Students Education and Experience • 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 Physical Requirements • 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 Working Environment This is a fast-paced role across multiple retail pharmacy locations 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. The anticipated hourly starting wage for this position is $58.00 to $68.20 depending on experience. For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee . Are you ready to smile, apply today. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.