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Hy-Vee
Peoria, Illinois

Floating Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58-$68.2/hr

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Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Floating Pharmacist will travel between multiple pharmacy locations to fill and verify prescriptions while providing exceptional patient counseling and wellness services. They are responsible for managing pharmacy operations in the manager's absence, including inventory control, staff training, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college degree in pharmacy and an active pharmacist license, with 6 months to 1 year of related work experience. The role requires the ability to administer immunizations and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and regulatory safety.

Key Skills

Prescription verificationInventory managementRegulatory complianceTeam leadershipHIPAA complianceClinical documentationConflict resolutionData analysis

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$131k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,847 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Peoria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$153k
Typical market rent
$1,266/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Hy-Vee

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Benefits available (see Hy-Vee benefits page)