Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Cedar Rapids Drugstore #4 is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support its pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of prescription medications with accuracy, professionalism and care. The role covers prescription processing, insurance billing, customer service and inventory, while keeping the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance. It is an hourly position.

Key responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer simple inquiries and handle new written prescription orders and telephoned refill requests at the discretion of the supervising pharmacist
• Contact doctors' offices to take or request refill prescriptions and gather accurate patient information
• Assist pharmacists in preparing prescription products for dispensing, and prepare and affix labels to containers and mail-order prescriptions
• Prepare and submit insurance claims and help with third-party billing and troubleshooting
• File dispensed prescriptions, report medication errors, and order, receive and stock pharmacy supplies
• Process cash transactions accurately and administer vaccines where legally allowed and certified
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy, keep patient information confidential under HIPAA, and follow all pharmacy statutes and regulations
• Help in other store areas as needed and take on special projects

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified as a licensed technician through a certified national program, with continuing education kept up to keep the license active
• Vaccination certification required if administering vaccines
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy clerk preferred
• Ability to stand and walk frequently, including at a counter or workstation, and to handle repetitive standing, walking, reaching and bending
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and sharps, and to hazardous drugs such as chemotherapy; safety training is provided

Required skills

• Logical and scientific thinking, and accurate arithmetic, algebraic and geometric calculations
• Reading and following technical manuals and evaluating technical data
• Professional communication with patients, healthcare providers and coworkers
• Discretion and integrity with confidential patient information

Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen. The role reports to the Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers, Pharmacy Department Manager and Staff Pharmacists.