pharmacy technician

Hy-Vee•Iowa City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hy-Vee’s Certified Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacists in preparing and distributing prescription medications accurately, professionally, and with care. The role includes prescription processing, insurance billing, customer service, and inventory work while maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable laws and regulations. Technicians work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy, handling multiple tasks throughout their shifts, and may assist in other areas of the store or take on special projects as assigned. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification as a licensed technician through a certified national program; continuing education requirements must be maintained to keep the license active.
Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to solve 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 handle confidential patient information with discretion and integrity.
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 pharmacy work.
Ability to work safely in an environment with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, sharps, and hazardous chemicals or solvents.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or 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 or judgment.
Accept new 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 required 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 prescriptions after dispensing and report medication errors to appropriate personnel.
Order, receive, and stock pharmacy supplies, and log invoices as necessary.
Perform cash transactions accurately.
Administer vaccines as allowed by law and with required certification where applicable.
Maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
Protect customers’ private medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
Follow statutes and regulations pertaining to pharmacy technicians.
Work with coworkers 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, dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.