Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Hy-Vee is hiring a non-certified pharmacy technician in its Des Moines pharmacy. The role is hourly and pays attention to detail, with a focus on customer service and teamwork. Technicians work toward national certification while gaining hands-on experience supporting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of prescription medications.

Key responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer simple inquiries and handle customer service
• Accept written prescription orders and telephoned refill requests, and contact doctors' offices to take or request refills
• Gather and maintain accurate patient information and prepare prescriptions 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 dispensed prescriptions and report medication errors
• Order, receive and stock pharmacy supplies and log invoices
• Process cash transactions accurately
• Administer vaccines where legally allowed and where certification is required
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy, keep patient information confidential under HIPAA, and follow pharmacy statutes and regulations
• Help in other store areas and take on special projects as assigned

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working toward licensed technician certification through a certified national program
• Vaccination certification required if administering vaccines
• Previous experience as a 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, with training provided

Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.