Pharmacy Clerk

Kinney Drugs; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs in Vermont is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist staff with triaging prescriptions, delivery to patients, and cashier duties. You will work under a supervising pharmacist, following standard procedures to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

The role emphasizes patient data handling, good customer service, and adherence to confidentiality and regulatory requirements. On-site employment in a retail pharmacy setting with opportunities for skill development is expected.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triaging prescriptions and delivering filled prescriptions.
• Verify patient information including name, address, phone, DOB, allergies, and insurance details.
• Manage prescription pickup times and queue processing.
• Handle cash register duties within the Pharmacy Department.
• Provide courteous customer service and maintain professional environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with regulations.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree or higher

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.