Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician works toward national technician certification while gaining hands-on experience supporting pharmacists in preparing and distributing prescription medications. The role assists with prescription processing, insurance billing, inventory, and customer service while building skills for a pharmacy career. This is a fast-paced retail pharmacy role involving multiple tasks throughout each shift, including filling prescriptions, answering the telephone, and assisting customers. The technician works under pharmacist supervision and must follow applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and Hy-Vee policies. The position includes 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 have acute and chronic effects and that following pharmacy procedures is essential to minimizing risk. Safety training is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Working toward licensed technician certification through a certified national program.
- Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to 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 exercise 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 regulations.
- Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, point-of-sale transactions, and cleaning duties.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a pharmacy clerk.
- Vaccination certification if administering vaccines, as required by law.
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 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 needed 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 dispensed prescriptions 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 where allowed by law and with required certification.
- Maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
- Protect the confidentiality of 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 and take on special projects as assigned.
- Follow personal hygiene and 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
