Pharmacy Technician: Start Your Path to Certification

Hy-Vee Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc is seeking a Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in processing prescriptions, insurance billing, and inventory. You will interact with customers, help maintain patient information, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and store policies.

The role involves preparing and labeling medications, assisting with vaccine administration where allowed, and contributing to a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment with team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Need to apply logical and scientific thinking to problems.
• Perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
• Read and use technical manuals and evaluate data.
• Counsel and advise customers; interact professionally with patients and team.
• Maintain discretion handling confidential patient information.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service.
• Handle inquiries not requiring pharmacist expertise.
• Process new prescription orders and telephoned refills.
• Contact doctors for refill requests as needed.
• Gather and maintain patient information for prescriptions.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing prescription products.
• Label prescriptions and prepare for mailing.
• Submit insurance claims and assist with billing.

Skills

Logical thinking

Arithmetic calculations

Technical reading

Customer counseling

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing national technician certification

Job description

Hy-Vee Inc is seeking a Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in processing prescriptions, insurance billing, and inventory. You will interact with customers, help maintain patient information, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and store policies.

The role involves preparing and labeling medications, assisting with vaccine administration where allowed, and contributing to a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment with team collaboration.