Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Pharmacy Fulfillment Center
About The Position
Works in a fast-paced production environment known as an automated Central Fill Pharmacy, assisting pharmacists in the accurate preparation and distribution of prescription medications. The role supports pharmacy fulfillment operations by following standard operating procedures, maintaining quality and cleanliness, handling appropriate inquiries, and replenishing medication cells and pharmacy supplies. The technician must protect customers’ private medical information in accordance with HIPAA and comply with statutes and regulations applicable to a non-certified pharmacy technician. Night and weekend shifts are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Working toward a licensed technician certification through a certified national program.
- Commitment to the Hy-Vee mission and willingness to promote company values.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to assist other department members.
- Ability to use logical or scientific thinking to solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while assisting in the accurate preparation of prescriptions.
- Ability to compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, evaluate technical data, and interact with people.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis.
- Ability to meet the stated visual requirements, with or without correction.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
- Ability to perform stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, reaching, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required for employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a pharmacy clerk is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with co-workers as a team to ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures and facility policies.
- Handle inquiries that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise and judgment.
- Prepare and affix labels to prescription containers.
- Assist in adherence to quality assurance standards.
- Gain a complete understanding of Hy-Vee’s retail pharmacy operations and offer avenues to better serve them.
- Report medication errors to appropriate personnel.
- Order, check in, and stock pharmacy supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
- Follow department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
- Adhere to statutes and regulations pertaining to a non-certified pharmacy technician.
- Report to work when scheduled and work the expected number of hours.
- Manually count medication quantities and replenish medication cells as needed.
- Replace empty medication cells and bring full cells to robots.
- Assist in areas as needed and perform other related duties and special projects as required.
- Assist in stocking pharmacy supplies.
- Maintain the confidentiality of customers’ private medical information according to HIPAA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
