Pharmacy Technician Certified

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Oregon, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service while assisting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of prescription medications. This role requires a licensed pharmacy technician with national certification and the ability to administer vaccines as allowed by law. The position emphasizes customer interaction, accuracy in prescription handling, and adherence to all relevant statutes and regulations.

Requirements

• Licensed, through a national certification program, as a pharmacy technician.
• Certified as a licensed technician through a certified national program and maintains continuing education requirements to keep license active.
• CPR and Immunization Certification and maintains continuing education requirements to keep license active.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If applicable, vaccination certification as required by law.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service.
• Assists customers by escorting them to products, securing products, loading/unloading items, and noting customer suggestions.
• Answers the telephone promptly and provides helpful service.
• Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
• Handles inquiries that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise.
• Accepts new written prescription orders and telephoned refill requests.
• Takes orders from or calls doctor’s offices for refill prescriptions.
• Gathers patient information required to prepare prescriptions.
• Assists in maintaining correct patient information.
• Assists pharmacists in preparing prescription drug products for dispensing.
• Prepares and affixes labels to prescription containers.
• Prepares prescriptions to be mailed.
• Prepares 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.
• Logs invoices as necessary.
• Performs cash transactions.
• Maintains cleanliness of pharmacy and dispensing area.
• Assists with third party insurance billing and troubleshooting.
• 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.
• Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Administer Vaccines as allowed by law.
• Assists in other areas of the store as needed.
• Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.

Benefits

• A helpful smile in every aisle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED