Pharmacy Clerk

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

Job summary

Kinney Drugs located in Village of Ilion, NY is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to assist the pharmacy staff with prescription triaging, customer service, and cashier duties. The role involves direct supervision by a pharmacist and requires attention to detail.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma or GED, with preference given to those with an AS degree or higher. Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $17.60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a High School Diploma or currently enrolled.
• Preferred: AS Degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the triaging of incoming prescriptions.
• Verify and gather necessary patient information.
• Deliver prescriptions to patients and obtain signatures.
• Perform cash register duties within the Pharmacy Department.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient information.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Cash register operation

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
• Performing 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 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.