Pharmacy Assistant

Pay-Less Markets; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pay-Less Markets in Guam is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support daily pharmacy operations, assist with prescription intake and data entry, and process sales under supervision.

You will collaborate with Pharmacists and Technicians to ensure accuracy, provide courteous customer service, and help maintain a clean, organized and compliant pharmacy environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Eligible to sit for the PTCB examination.
• Experience in pharmacy, retail, or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the pharmacy cash register and process customer transactions.
• Assist with prescription intake and data entry under supervision.
• Process Rx and OTC purchases under supervision.
• Assist with preparing and organizing prescription orders.
• Provide courteous customer service and answer pharmacy questions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy.
• Follow all pharmacy policies, safety rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program

Eligible to sit for the PTCB examination

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Locations, GU 96910

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Shift: Day

JOB PURPOSE

The Pharmacy Assistant supports the daily operations of the pharmacy by providing efficient customer service, assisting with prescription intake and data entry, processing sales, and maintaining a clean and organized pharmacy environment. The Pharmacy Assistant performs assigned duties under the direction and supervision of a Pharmacy Technician and/or Pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates the pharmacy cash register and processes customer transactions accurately.
• Assists with prescription intake and prescription data entry under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician.
• Processes and rings up prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) purchases under appropriate supervision.
• Assists pharmacy staff with preparing and organizing prescription orders as directed.
• Provides courteous and professional customer service and assists customers with general pharmacy inquiries within the scope of the position.
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and appearance of the pharmacy and work areas.
• Helps ensure customers are acknowledged and assisted in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists pharmacy staff with routine administrative and operational tasks as assigned.
• Follows all pharmacy policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination upon meeting applicable eligibility requirements.
• Previous pharmacy, retail, or customer service experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to learn pharmacy procedures, systems, and terminology quickly.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of customer and patient information.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable, organized, and willing to learn.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or high-volume situations.

SAFETY & HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES

Pay-Less Markets is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees and customers. As part of this commitment, Pay-Less Markets has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices, and standards. With this understanding, all employees are required to: adhere to all local and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards and laws; adhere to all Pay-Less Markets and local safety plans, policies, practices and standards; be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site; report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor and participate in mandatory or available safety training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and respond to customers and employees. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to walk and stand for extended periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, heat and cold.