Pharmacy Aide

The Resource Center; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Resource Center in Jamestown, NY is seeking a Pharmacy Aide to support the pharmacy team, handle prescriptions, data entry, and billing. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and patient communication.

It is a full‑time position with benefits and an hourly wage of $19.10. Responsibilities include assisting the pharmacist, processing prescriptions, collecting payments, and supporting Medicaid/Medicare billing procedures while maintaining workflow efficiency and patient

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and be able to work professionally with patients and staff.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and other third‑party insurance procedures.
• Experience with pharmacy workflows, billing, and confidentiality requirements.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform data entry and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions following NYS Board of Pharmacy guidelines for unlicensed personnel.
• Assist patients in person and by phone in a courteous and confidential manner.
• Handle payments for prescriptions and maintain related records, including daily deposits.
• Assist in pharmacy billing procedures, including Medicaid, Medicare and other third‑party payors.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility

Neatness

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare third‑p

Confidentiality

Time management

Computer skills

Stand for long periods

Education

Associate's degree

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years experience

Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or NHA)

Job description

Jamestown, NY. The Resource Center. Pharmacy Aide.

FT. Benefits. $19.10/Hour.

To be responsible for employee and residential prescriptions for the pharmacy, including billing procedures and monetary transactions. To handle patient contact via telephone and in person in a professional and confidential manner. To provide general organization of the pharmacy department following proper workflow and time management.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, flexibility, neatness and organizational skills; working knowledge of pharmacy procedures and medical terminology; must possess working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and other third party insurance protocols and procedures; must be self-directed and motivated to complete daily assigned tasks; ability to work under pressure to meet demands of professional staff and/or patient; good time management skills; physical ability to stand for long periods of time; proficient computer skills; understanding of patient confidentiality. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Pharmacy Aide:

Associates degree; OR a High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years experience working in a medical, pharmacy, DME or related setting. Valid drivers license or equivalent accommodations required.

Pharmacy Technician

Associates degree; OR a High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years experience working in a medical, pharmacy, DME or related setting and possess pharmacy technician certification from a nationally accredited program. NYS recognizes the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health Career Association (NHA). Valid drivers license or equivalent accommodations required.

Specific Duties

• Assists pharmacist in dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with guidelines issued by New York State Board of Pharmacy for unlicensed pharmacy personnel. These duties include receiving written and electronically transmitted prescriptions, data entry and patient computer file maintenance, typing of prescription labels, retrieving proper medication from stock and returning items to stock in accordance with procedures within the Pharmacy Commitment to Quality Assurance Guidelines.
• To assist patients, in person and via telephone, in courteous and confidential manner.
• Collect the payment for prescriptions and other items and maintaining records as needed. Responsible for daily bank deposit.
• Assists in pharmacy billing procedures, including preparation of Medicaid, Medicare, and other third party payors and private billings.