Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Non-Certified) – Night & Weekend

Hyvee.io; Wyoming; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Pharmacy seeks a Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in prescription processing, insurance billing, inventory, and customer service. You will gain hands-on experience toward national certification in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, handling insurance claims, maintaining patient records, and assisting with vaccine administration where permitted, while upholding HIPAA privacy guidelines and Hy-Vee store standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working toward licensed technician certification through a national program.
• 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 and learning their names.
• 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 dispensing and report any medication errors to appropriate personnel.
• Order, check in, 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 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 personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines.
• Report to work when scheduled and on time.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Working toward licensed technician certification

Experience as pharmacy clerk preferred

Vaccination certification required if administering vaccines

Job description

Hy-Vee Pharmacy seeks a Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in prescription processing, insurance billing, inventory, and customer service. You will gain hands-on experience toward national certification in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, handling insurance claims, maintaining patient records, and assisting with vaccine administration where permitted, while upholding HIPAA privacy guidelines and Hy-Vee store standards.