Pharmacy Clerk

Employee Benefits Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Health Center Inc., also known as The New York Hotel Trades Council and Hotel Association of NYC, Inc Employee Benefit Funds, invites applications for a Pharmacy Patient Care Clerk based in Harlem. This role handles clerical and support services in the pharmacy, processes prescriptions, and delivers courteous customer service while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all tasks.

The candidate will work under licensed pharmaceutical staff, follow HIPAA guidelines, and contribute to a professional

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ related work experience as a pharmacy cashier or technician.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient typing skills.
• Strong ability to maintain positive and professional relationships with peers.
• Detail oriented.
• High School Diploma or GED. Associate’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets Members at the pharmacy in a professional, courteous manner.
• Assists patients using knowledge of guidelines and eligibility rules.
• Resolves Member concerns and escalates when appropriate.
• Handles prescription packaging, verifies identity, and conducts POS transactions.
• Enters data into the pharmacy computer system.
• Manages stock inventory and flags items nearing expiration.
• Directs Members to pharmacist for counseling.
• Performs additional pharmacy tasks under supervision as needed.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Pharmacy cashier/technician experience

Customer service

MS Office

Typing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

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New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $59,295.44 To $59,295.44 Annually

*Please note this is for our Harlem Location*

JOB SUMMARY:

Health Center Inc. (also known as The New York Hotel Trades Council and Hotel Association of NYC, Inc Employee Benefit Funds) is a NYC based healthcare organization with ambulatory care facilities staffed with a wide range of health professionals to provide extensive medical and diagnostic services. We have an opening for a Pharmacy Patient Care Clerk based out of our Harlemlocation.This candidate will be responsible for all tasks related to providing clerical and support services in the pharmacy. They will also handle pharmacy prescriptions, provide effective customer service and complete the necessary support functions that result in the dispensing of medication. They will follow organizational guidelines and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all tasks completed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets Members arriving at the pharmacy in a professional, courteous and friendly manner.
• Utilizes knowledge of organizational guidelines and eligibility rules when assisting patients.
• Attempts to resolve Member concerns and escalates them when appropriate.
• Packages filled order attaching the appropriate prescription packaging, verifies Member identity, operates the pharmacy cash register/Point of Sales system and completes transaction.
• Accurately enters data into the pharmacy computer system.
• Takes stock inventory, notes level and identifies items that are running low or close to expiration.
• Directs Members to counsel window for pharmacist consultation.
• May perform additional pharmacy services under the direct supervision of the licensed pharmaceutical staff.
• Follows and maintains up-to-date knowledge of Health Center policies and procedures as relevant to the job function.
• Performs additional job related clerical duties (answering phones, copying, data entry, scanning, etc.), as needed. 11. Ensures patient confidentiality and follows all HIPAA and any other governmental or state agency requirements regarding the appropriate handling of PHI.
• Represents the Health Center to patients in a professional manner.
• Contributes to team effort.
• Assists in other areas, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The above specifications and duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years’ related work experience as a pharmacy cashier or technician.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient typing skills.
• Strong ability to maintain positive and professional relationships with peers.
• Detail oriented.
• High School Diploma or GED. Associate’s Degree preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Pharmacy and Vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and Paid Holidays)