Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Pharmacy Fulfillment Center
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician Trainee works in a fast-paced, automated Central Fill Pharmacy production environment, assisting pharmacists with the accurate preparation and distribution of prescription medications. The role supports pharmacy operations by preparing and labeling prescription containers, maintaining medication cells and supplies, and following quality assurance standards, facility procedures, and applicable regulations for non-certified pharmacy technicians. The technician also protects customers’ private medical information in accordance with HIPAA. Night and weekend shifts are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Working toward 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 with accurate prescription preparation.
- Ability to compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, evaluate technical data, and maintain increased contact with people.
- Ability to meet the listed visual and physical demands, including lifting or exerting force up to 50 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently.
- Availability for required night and weekend shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a pharmacy clerk.
Responsibilities
- Work with co-workers to follow standard operating procedures and facility policies.
- Handle inquiries that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment.
- Prepare and affix labels to prescription containers.
- Assist with quality assurance standards.
- Develop an understanding of Hy-Vee retail pharmacy operations and identify ways to better serve those operations.
- Report medication errors to appropriate personnel.
- Order, receive, check in, and stock pharmacy supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
- Follow department and company guidelines concerning personal hygiene and dress.
- Adhere to statutes and regulations applicable to a non-certified pharmacy technician.
- Report to work as 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 other areas as needed and perform related duties and special projects.
- Maintain confidentiality of customers’ private medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
