Certified Pharmacy Technician

Hy-Vee • Plattsmouth, NE

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About The Position

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. The Pharmacy Technician - Certified provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service while assisting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of prescription medications. This position requires a professional license/certification as a pharmacy technician through a national certification program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified as a licensed technician through a certified national program.
• Maintains continuing education requirements to keep license active.
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy clerk is preferred.
• If applicable, vaccination certification as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions.
• Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner.
• Makes an effort to learn customers' names and address them by name.
• Assists customers by escorting them to products, securing out-of-reach products, and loading/unloading heavy items.
• Handles inquiries that do not require a pharmacist's expertise.
• Accepts new written prescription orders and telephoned refill requests.
• Gathers patient information required to prepare prescriptions.
• Assists in maintaining correct patient information.
• Prepares and affixes labels to prescription containers.
• Prepares prescriptions to be mailed and submits insurance claims.
• Files prescriptions after they have been dispensed.
• Reports any medication errors to appropriate personnel.
• Orders, checks-in, and stocks pharmacy supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness of pharmacy and dispensing area.
• Administers vaccines as allowed by law.
• Assists in other areas of the store as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED