Pharmacy Technician (In-Training)

Hyvee.io; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with prescription processing, insurance billing, inventory, and patient service in a fast-paced retail setting. You will learn toward national certification while gaining hands-on experience, handling prescriptions, assisting with vaccines where allowed, and maintaining HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Opportunities for growth and teamwork are emphasized as you contribute to customer satisfaction and accuracy in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working toward licensed technician certification through a national program required.
• Previous experience as a 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, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one.
• Handle customer inquiries that do not require a pharmacist's expertise and judgment.
• Accept new written prescription orders and telephoned refill requests at the discretion of the supervising pharmacist.
• Contact doctor's 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 to appropriate personnel.
• Order, check in, and stock pharmacy supplies and log invoices as necessary.

Skills

Logical thinking

Math calculations

Technical writing

Counsel and advise customers

Discretion and integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Working toward licensed technician certification

Previous experience as a pharmacy clerk

Vaccination certification required if administering vaccines

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with prescription processing, insurance billing, inventory, and patient service in a fast-paced retail setting. You will learn toward national certification while gaining hands-on experience, handling prescriptions, assisting with vaccines where allowed, and maintaining HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Opportunities for growth and teamwork are emphasized as you contribute to customer satisfaction and accuracy in