Certified Pharmacy Tech - Patient Care & Vaccines

Hy-Vee Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in prescription processing, insurance billing, and customer service within a retail pharmacy. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork to improve health outcomes for customers.

The position requires a high school diploma, licensed technician certification, and vaccination certification if administering vaccines. It offers opportunities to grow within the Hy-Vee Pharmacy Department and contribute to a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed pharmacy technician with current national program certification; must maintain continuing education.
• Vaccination certification required if administering vaccines.
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or clerk preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile.
• 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.
• Prepare and affix labels to prescription containers and prepare prescriptions to be mailed.
• Prepare and submit insurance claims and assist with third‑party insurance billing and troubleshooting.
• File prescriptions after they have been dispensed and report any medication errors.
• Order, check in, and stock pharmacy supplies and log invoices as necessary.
• Perform cash transactions accurately.
• Administer vaccines as allowed by law, with required certification where applicable.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
• Maintain the confidentiality of customers' private medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Adhere to all statutes and regulations pertaining to a pharmacy technician.
• 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.
• Maintain strict adherence to Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines.
• Report to work when scheduled and on time.

Skills

Logical thinking

Numerical calculations

Customer counseling

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Certified pharmacy technician license

Tools

Vaccination certificate

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in prescription processing, insurance billing, and customer service within a retail pharmacy. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork to improve health outcomes for customers.

The position requires a high school diploma, licensed technician certification, and vaccination certification if administering vaccines. It offers opportunities to grow within the Hy-Vee Pharmacy Department and contribute to a fast-paced