Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a licensed technician through a certified national program required; continuing education requirements must be maintained to keep the license active.
• Vaccination certification required if administering vaccines, as required by law.
• 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 maintain 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 pharmacy regulations.
• Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, point-of-sale transactions, and cleaning or sanitation duties.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy clerk.

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, check in, 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 the confidentiality of customers' private medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Comply with statutes and regulations pertaining to pharmacy technicians.
• Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
• Assist in other areas of the store as needed 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.