Pharmacy Clerk

Kinney Drugs; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,245; Part time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs in Newport, Vermont is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacy staff with incoming prescriptions and perform cashier duties. Responsibilities include verifying patient information, delivering prescriptions, and providing quality customer service.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred qualifications being an AS Degree or higher. The position offers $16.00 - $17.60 an hour based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in hospital or retail pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triaging incoming prescriptions.
• Verify patient information including allergies and medications.
• Perform cash register duties within the Pharmacy Department.

Skills

Customer service

Prescription processing

Attention to detail

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

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

Educational Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher Required

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.