Pharmacy Clerk

Kinney Drugs, Inc.; Town of Adams (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,245; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant in Town of Adams, NY. Responsibilities include assisting in the triaging of incoming prescriptions and performing cashier duties while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have at least a High School Diploma or GED, with preference for an AS Degree or higher, and must be registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician. Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $17.60 an hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or currently enrolled or GED.
• Preferred: AS Degree or higher required.
• Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the triaging of incoming prescriptions.
• Verify and gather necessary patient information.
• Perform cash register duties within the Pharmacy Department.
• Provide quality customer service to all customers.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient information.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Cash register operations

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 pickup 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
• Must 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 required

Vermont Employees:

Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician.

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.