Pharmacy Technician - Non-Certified (On-the-Job Training)

Hy-Vee; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician in Des Moines to support pharmacists with prescription processing, insurance billing, and daily operations. You will learn toward national certification while gaining hands-on experience in a busy retail pharmacy environment.

This full-time role involves handling prescriptions, insurance claims, patient data, and customer service, with vaccine certification required if applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working toward licensed technician certification required.
• Vaccination certification required if administering vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers and building rapport.
• Handle inquiries that do not require pharmacist expertise and judgment.
• Accept new prescription orders and telephoned refills under supervision.
• Contact doctors to request or clarify refills as needed.
• Gather and maintain accurate patient information for prescriptions.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing prescription drug products for dispensing.
• Prepare labels and prescriptions for mailing.
• Submit insurance claims and troubleshoot third-party billing.
• File prescriptions after dispensing and report medication errors.
• Stock pharmacy supplies and log invoices.
• Process cash transactions accurately.
• Administer vaccines where legally permitted.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and pharmacy cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

HIPAA Privacy

Pharmacy Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensing/certification in progress

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician in Des Moines to support pharmacists with prescription processing, insurance billing, and daily operations. You will learn toward national certification while gaining hands-on experience in a busy retail pharmacy environment.

This full-time role involves handling prescriptions, insurance claims, patient data, and customer service, with vaccine certification required if applicable.