Certified Pharmacy Tech: Patient Care & Dispensing

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, handling insurance claims, and delivering high-quality customer service. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA.

Responsibilities include stocking and maintaining the pharmacy area, processing prescriptions, and assisting in immunizations where allowed by law. A current certification and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified as a licensed technician through a certified national program required; must maintain continuing education requirements to keep license active.
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy clerk preferred.
• Vaccination certification required if administering vaccines, as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile and learning their names.
• Handle customer inquiries that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise and 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.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy operations

Prescription processing

Insurance billing

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Vaccination certification

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, handling insurance claims, and delivering high-quality customer service. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA.

Responsibilities include stocking and maintaining the pharmacy area, processing prescriptions, and assisting in immunizations where allowed by law. A current certification and a high school diploma are required.