Pharmacy Clerk: Caring Customer Service & Prescriptions

Cadient, LLC; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Legal plan

Job summary

ShopRite of Hamilton Plaza in Hamilton Township, NJ is seeking a Pharmacy Clerk to support the Pharmacy Department with cash operations, patient service, stocking, and sanitation to ensure efficient department performance.

The role emphasizes accurate prescription handling, HIPAA compliance, and friendly customer interactions, with duties extending to shelving, inventory, and daily operational standards. Vision, dental, life insurance and legal plan benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must maintain proper state licensing or certifications.
• Ability to read, write, speak English.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying temperatures.
• Proficient use of required computer hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Accurately ring prescriptions and sales transactions.
• Collect payment and provide correct change.
• Comply with State and Federal drug laws and HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain security of the Pharmacy Department and patient confidentiality.
• Answer telephone in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Take prescriptions and verify patient details and insurance information.
• Stock and organize pharmaceuticals as directed by the Pharmacist.
• Assist customers in locating OTC products and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Basic math

Stand/walk

Teamwork

Computer skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

State licensing or certifications

Job description

It takes many different skills, abilities, and people to be a part of the team that operates our stores. ShopRite believes that its associates are its best asset. Associates are provided with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be the leading retailer in our markets.Whether it's providing world-class customer service, offering exceptional products at a competitive price, or learning the latest in merchandising and display, the company's training programs provide the individual with a solid foundation to achieve their best.

ShopRite - Pharmacy Clerk (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr

Location:Hamilton Township,NJ(ShopRite of Hamilton Plaza)

We are living our Purpose - To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This Purpose guides everything we do and is why we are in business. We are using our service priorities - Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency to help us make decisions at work every day and are critical to the success of our business goals.

Job Summary:
To deliver a great customer experience while assisting in the Pharmacy Department with cash register operation, customer service, stocking functions and cleaning to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must maintain proper state licensing or certifications.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to tolerate dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.
• Ability to proficiently use all required computer hardware and software.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Must preserve confidentiality of information.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:
Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Accurately ring the sale of prescriptions.
• Accurately and quickly collect proper payment and provide proper change.
• Comply with State and Federal drug laws as regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy, HIPAA, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Food and Drug Administration.
• Maintain appropriate security of Pharmacy Department.
• Exhibit the utmost professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with patients and their health information.
• Answer the telephone in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Take prescriptions from patients/customers and verify name, address, telephone number, date of birth, allergies, and insurance information.
• Organize and stock pharmaceuticals as directed by Pharmacist.
• Help Customers locate over-the-counter stock.
• Be knowledgeable of products carried in the Department.
• Complete the HIPAA Privacy and Security training modules.
• Be familiar with the functions of the digital processing equipment and be able to differentiate between the various types of images and related merchandise (if applicable).
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with department Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs. and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs.
• Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to departmental operations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Pharmacy operation.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Perform all duties in accordance with all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency).
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Disclaimer Notice:
The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

This position is eligible for vision, dental, life insurance, and legal plan benefits, which become available on a graduated basis over time according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”). Paid time off (sick time, personal days, vacation days, and holidays) will accrue on a graduated basis over time in accordance with the CBA.Retirement benefits (pensionor 401k) become available over time in accordance with the CBA.

ShopRite ShopRite of Hamilton Plaza
Hamilton Township , NJ 08638
P: 609-890-8088

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