Pharmacy Sales Technician

Weis Markets, Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Service Representative. The role involves processing prescriptions, entering data into the system, assisting in the pharmacy, and maintaining inventory.

State law compliance is required for labeling, packaging, and medication handling. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 600 practical hours in retail or pharmacy operations, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 600 practical hours working in retail and/or pharmacy operations.
• Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Pharmacy Service Representative to ensure prompt service in the Pharmacy Department.
• Enter prescription information into the computer system including patient search, prescriber search, drug selection, prescription interpretation and entry, and insurance billing.
• Collect required customer and prescription information for processing new and refills, including authorization as permitted by state law.
• Retrieve medications from inventory in accordance with state law.
• Create labels and place them on containers where permitted by state law.
• Place medication into prescription containers in compliance with state law.
• Complete paperwork related to filling prescriptions and input patient data into the computer system where allowed.
• Assist in maintaining the Pharmacy department and keeping it clean and organized.
• Support inventory management processes including order review, returns, restocking shelves, and preparing physical inventory.
• Reconstitute oral liquids where permitted by state law.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy operations

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address:

601 Pleasant Valley Blvd

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Perform all functions and duties of a Pharmacy Service Representative to ensure prompt service in the Pharmacy Department.
• Perform computer entry of prescription information including but not limited to: patient search, prescriber search, drug selection, prescription interpretation & entry, insurance billing and basic problem resolution.
• Accept customer and prescription information required to process new and refill prescriptions, including refill authorization from doctor offices where permitted by state law.
• Retrieve the appropriate medication from inventory where permitted by state law.
• Create prescription labels and put them on prescription containers where permitted by state law.
• Place medication into prescription containers where permitted by state law.
• Complete paperwork related to filling prescriptions and input customer and prescription data into the computer system where permitted by law.
• Assist with maintaining the Pharmacy department by keeping it clean and in order.
• Assist in inventory management processes including order review, inventory returns, restocking shelves, and physical inventory preparation.
• Reconstitute oral liquids where permitted by state law.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus 600 practical hours working in retail and/or pharmacy operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.