Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Hy-Vee is seeking a customer-service-oriented Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician to gain hands-on experience supporting pharmacists in preparing and distributing prescription medications while working toward national technician certification. The role involves prescription processing, insurance billing, inventory, and customer service, with an opportunity to build pharmacy skills and knowledge. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy position involving multiple tasks during each shift, such as filling prescriptions, answering calls, and assisting customers. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and complying with pharmacy laws, regulations, and Hy-Vee policies. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Work toward licensed technician certification through a certified national program.
- Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations accurately.
- Ability to compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and evaluate technical data.
- Ability to counsel and advise customers and interact professionally with patients, healthcare providers, and team members.
- Ability to maintain discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient information.
- Vaccination certification is required if administering vaccines, as required by law.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a pharmacy clerk.
Responsibilities
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make customer interactions positive.
- Handle customer inquiries that do not require a pharmacist's expertise and judgment.
- Accept written prescription orders and telephoned refill requests at the supervising pharmacist's discretion.
- Contact doctor's offices to take or request refill prescriptions as needed.
- Gather and maintain accurate patient information required to prepare prescriptions.
- Assist pharmacists in preparing prescription drug products for dispensing.
- Prepare and affix labels to prescription containers and prepare prescriptions for mailing.
- Prepare and submit insurance claims and assist with third-party insurance billing and troubleshooting.
- File prescriptions after dispensing and report medication errors to appropriate personnel.
- Order, check in, and stock pharmacy supplies and log invoices as necessary.
- Perform cash transactions accurately.
- Administer vaccines as allowed by law and with required certification where applicable.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
- Protect the confidentiality of customers' private medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Adhere to statutes and regulations pertaining to pharmacy technicians.
- Work with co-workers as a team to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
- Assist in other store areas as needed and take on special projects as assigned.
- Maintain personal hygiene and dress standards and follow Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
