Pharmacy Technician

Wegmans Food Markets; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Overtime premium pay

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell Employee & Family program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our fast-paced pharmacy team. You will provide patient-centered service, input prescription data accurately and assist with insurance claims while upholding HIPAA and safety standards.

This role emphasizes patient care, accuracy in dosage calculations, and compliant dispensing. We support you through certification processes where required and offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive, mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer and data entry skills.
• Basic math skills for dosage calculations and conversions.
• Problem solving abilities to resolve issues with claims and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered service in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform accurate dosage calculations and conversions per regulations.
• Input prescription information accurately and securely.
• Troubleshoot rejected insurance claims to support customers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and company policies.
• Handle medications following department procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Basic math

Problem solving

Job description

At Wegmans, our pharmacy technicians are instrumental in building trust by providing best-in-class service that sets Wegmans apart and ensures that customers are getting the medical attention, care, and health services that they depend on us for. Our fast-paced pharmacies are full of compassionate people working with one common mission – and you could be just the right person to join our team.

What You'll Do

• Provide incredible customer service by demonstrating patience, empathy and care in a fast-paced environment
• Perform accurate dosage calculations and conversions using basic math skills while adhering to all regulatory standards and company policies to ensure safe and compliant medication preparation and dispensing
• Troubleshoot the rejected insurance claims and address issues to support customers’ needs
• Accurately and efficiently input prescription information
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and company policies
• Properly handle medications and follow department policies and procedures

Requirements

• Proficient computer and data entry skills
• Basic math skills, including unit conversions, to accurately perform dosage calculations, day supply and ensure patient safety
• Problem solving skills

Note to applicant: Some states require national technician certification and/or state registration to work as a pharmacy technician. You may be hired prior to obtaining these qualifications, and Wegmans will support you throughout the process. Depending on location, certified pharmacy technicians may earn additional compensation.

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
• Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
• Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
• Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
• A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
• LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.