Pharmacy Fulfillment Certified Technician

Hy-Vee•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Works in a fast-paced production environment known as an automated Central Fill Pharmacy. Assist pharmacists in the accurate preparation and distribution of prescription medications .

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified as a licensed technician through a certified national program and maintains continuing education requirements to keep license active.
Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near and far range with or without correction, field of vision, and color vision.
Must be able to physically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, reaching, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
Strong leadership skills; ability to assist other members of the department.
Must have the ability to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving arithmetic, algebraic and geometric calculations
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, assisting in the preparation of accurate prescriptions.
Must be able to compose original correspondence; follow technical manuals; have increased contact with people; interview counsel or advise people; evaluate technical data.
Maintains the confidentiality of the customer’s private medical information according to the HIPAA act.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy clerk is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with co-workers as a team to ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures and facility policies
Handles inquiries that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise and judgment.
Assists in developing standard operating procedures
Prepares and affixes labels to prescription containers
Assists in training employees
Assists in adherence to quality assurance standards
Gain complete understanding of Hy-Vee’s retail pharmacy operations and, offering avenues to better serve them
Reports any medication errors to appropriate personnel
Orders, checks-in, and stocks pharmacy supplies
Maintains cleanliness of pharmacy and dispensing area
Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress
Adheres to all statutes and regulations pertaining to a pharmacy technician
Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours
Performs mail order call center duties including data entry to prepare prescription orders
Manually counts medication quantities and replenishes medication cells as needed
Replaces empty medication cells and brings full cells to robots
Assists in areas as needed
Performs other related job duties and special projects as required
Assist in stocking of pharmacy supplies