Non-Certified Pharmacy Technician Location: Columbia #2, E Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO
Time Type: Part time
Posted On: 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R145609
At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Pharmacy Technician – Non Certified
Department: Pharmacy
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Function: Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of prescription medications.
Core Competencies: PartnershipsGrowth mindsetResults orientedCustomer focusedProfessionalism Reporting Relations: Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Store Operations and Perishables; Pharmacy Department Manager; Staff Pharmacists
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions.Greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee's designated department or elsewhere in the store.Assists customers by escorting them to products they're looking for, securing products that are out of reach, loading or unloading heavy items, and passing along customer suggestions or requests.Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call.Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.Handles inquiries that do not require a pharmacist's expertise and judgment.Accepts new written prescription orders and telephoned refill requests at the discretion of the supervising pharmacist.Gathers patient information required to prepare prescriptions and enters it into the computer.Assists in maintaining correct patient information.Prepares and affixes labels to prescription containers.Prepares prescriptions to be mailed and submits insurance claims.Maintains cleanliness of pharmacy and dispensing area.Reports any medication errors to appropriate personnel.Orders, checks-in, and stocks pharmacy supplies.Performs cash transactions and logs invoices as necessary.Administers vaccines as allowed by law. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in other areas of the store as needed.Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics: Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems.Ability to perform arithmetic calculations.Must be able to compose original correspondence and follow technical manuals. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.Working towards a licensed technician certification through a certified national program.Previous experience as a pharmacy clerk is preferred.If applicable, vaccination certification as required by law. Physical Requirements: Must be able to physically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and 10 pounds frequently.Visual requirements include depth perception and color vision.Must be able to perform physical activities such as climbing, balancing, and lifting. Working Conditions: This position frequently involves a fast work pace in a retail store setting. Must be able to handle multiple tasks every day.
Equipment Used to Perform Job: PC with pharmacy software, cash register, pharmacy balance, scanner, calculator, telephone, fax, and copier.
Confidentiality: Maintains the confidentiality of the customer's private medical information according to the HIPAA act.
Contacts: Daily contact with customers, general public, and suppliers/vendors.
I understand that this pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs. The USP 800 is intended to ensure that personnel of reproductive capability understand the risks of handling hazardous drugs. Are you ready to smile? Apply today.
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