Pharmacy Technician: Patient Care, Vaccines, Retail

Hy-Vee; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with prescription processing, insurance billing, customer service, and inventory management in a fast-paced retail environment. You will handle new orders, refills, and communications with doctors while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role emphasizes accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow within the pharmacy department and participate in vaccine administration where allowed by law.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to problems.
• Strong numerical calculation skills.
• Counsel and advise customers with professional interaction.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information per HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, friendly service.
• Process prescriptions and assist with insurance billing.
• Accept new prescriptions and requests for refills under supervision.
• Contact doctors for refills as needed and maintain patient information.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing medications and labeling.
• Prepare and mail prescriptions and submit insurance claims.

Skills

Logical thinking

Arithmetic calculations

Customer interaction

HIPAA confidentiality

Discretion and integrity

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tech license/certification

Experience preferred

Vaccination certification

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with prescription processing, insurance billing, customer service, and inventory management in a fast-paced retail environment. You will handle new orders, refills, and communications with doctors while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role emphasizes accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow within the pharmacy department and participate in vaccine administration where allowed by law.