Pharmacy Clerk

Kinney Drugs; Brewerton (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,245; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs in Brewerton, NY is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacy staff in triaging prescriptions, delivering filled prescriptions to patients, and handling cashier duties under pharmacist supervision.

You will verify patient information, manage pickup times, maintain confidentiality, complete mandatory training, and perform store clerk tasks as needed. Education: HS diploma required; AS degree preferred; drug test and regulatory compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AS degree preferred.
• Experience in pharmacy or retail setting is a plus.
• Ability to handle cash and operate a POS system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Willingness to complete mandatory regulatory training and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triaging incoming prescriptions.
• Verify and gather patient information (name, address, phone, DOB, allergies, conditions, insurance).
• Assess workload and queue prescriptions for processing.
• Deliver prescriptions to patients and obtain signatures.
• Perform cash register duties in the Pharmacy Department.
• Provide quality customer service to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and replenish dispensing supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Comply with state and federal employment requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree (preferred)

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Summary

Assist pharmacy staff in the triaging of incoming prescriptions, the delivery of filled prescriptions to the patients, and all cashier duties.

Works under direct supervision of a pharmacist and follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.

Job Duties

• Assist in the triaging of incoming prescriptions.
• Verify and gather necessary patient information including name, address, phone number, date of birth, allergies, chronic conditions, request for non-safety caps and insurance information.
• Assess the workload, establish the prescription pick‑up time and queue the prescription for processing.
• Assist in the delivery of prescriptions to the patient, including obtaining patient signatures.
• Perform cash register duties within the Pharmacy Department.
• Provide quality customer service to all customers.
• Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a professional environment, including replenishment of necessary vials and dispensing containers, labels, and computer paper supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient information.
• Keep current with all State and Federal requirements as related to conditions of employment.
• Perform all store clerk duties as needed.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED.
• Preferred: AS Degree or higher.

Vermont Employees: Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician. Experience: Preferred: Hospital or retail pharmacy experience.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Drug test.
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring.
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position.

Compensation

$16.00 - $17.60 an hour. The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience, and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.