Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Hy-Vee is hiring a Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician to gain hands-on experience supporting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of prescription medications while working toward national technician certification. The role involves prescription processing, insurance billing, inventory, and customer service in a retail pharmacy. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. The work takes place in a fast-paced retail pharmacy, with multiple tasks throughout a shift, including filling prescriptions, answering the telephone, and assisting customers. The position may involve occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs; personnel of reproductive capability are advised that exposure may cause acute and chronic effects. Training is provided to support a safe work environment, and following pharmacy policies and procedures is essential to minimizing risk.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Working toward licensed technician certification through a certified national program required.
- Vaccination certification required if administering vaccines, as required by law.
- 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.
- Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift, including extended periods at a pharmacy counter or workstation.
- Ability to count, pour, package, and label medications and fill prescriptions under pharmacist supervision in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
- Ability to work around bloodborne pathogens and sharps associated with pharmacy operations and, where certified, immunization administration.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a pharmacy clerk preferred.
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 new written prescription orders and telephoned refill requests at the supervising pharmacist’s discretion.
- Contact doctors’ 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 cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
- Protect customers’ private medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Follow 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 comply with dress standards, 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
