Pharmacy Compliance Specialist

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 DescriptionJob Title: Pharmacy Compliance SpecialistDepartment: PharmacyFLSA: ExemptGeneral FunctionDevelop, maintain, and train pharmacy compliance at all retail locations. Monitors individual pharmacy data to ensure compliance with all company processes, Medicare/Medicaid program processes, and regulation processes. Requires travel and overnight stays.Centrally located residency is required within the area.Core CompetenciesPartnershipsGrowth mindsetResults orientedCustomer focusedProfessionalismReporting RelationsAccountable and Reports to: Vice President, Pharmacy Operations Pharmacy SupervisorsPositions that Report to you: NonePrimary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for Pharmacy Quality Commitment reporting/communicationsUses the Board of Pharmacy checklist or internal checklist to perform auditsPerforms controlled substance auditsVerifies the following:Annual Controlled Substance InventoryStaffing, registration, etc.Licenses (current and displayed)Record retentionTechnology equipment is in working orderPolicy and Procedure manualMethguard licenses and staff training/authorized usersHIPAA certificationsPharmacy inventory for stores on CARSSchedule II security (all states)POA forms and revocationsSignage and hoursComments on facility conditions in audit reportsEnsures dress code complianceMaintains and tracks secure access (keys & codes)Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hoursEducation/Experience RequiredHigh school degree; Two years of pharmacy experience and licensed pharmacy technician. Must be minimum of 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license, with no DOT restrictionsKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesAbility to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interprets instructionsRequires extreme confidentialityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be extremely detail oriented, organized, and capable of multi-taskingRequires accuracy and ability to meet multiple deadlinesMust be able to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculationsPossess strong computer and analytical skills with an interest in statistical informationMust have complete understanding of day to day business in pharmacy industryAbility to compose original correspondence; follow technical manuals; and have increased contact with store directors and pharmacy teamsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to physically perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, and color vision, and field of vision.Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Stooping, reaching, climbing, small stepladder, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.Working ConditionsThis position is conducted in both office and retail settings. Weekly travel and overnight staysEquipment Used to Perform JobComputer with Windows softwareFinancial ResponsibilityLimitedContactsHas frequent contact with office and retail store employeesConfidentialityHas access to all pharmacy operations and recordsAre you ready to smile, apply today.Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.