Pharmacy Technician: Dispense, Counsel & Drive Pharmacy Ops

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and dispensing prescription medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. You will ensure accuracy, maintain patient data, provide counseling, and support daily pharmacy operations in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities include following all laws and policies, entering data, maintaining records, and helping achieve financial goals while safeguarding controlled substances.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all applicable federal, state laws, pharmacy regulations, and company policies.
• Prepares and dispenses prescription medications, all supervised by the Pharmacist.
• Follow directions from the pharmacist on duty and pharmacy manager.
• Enter customer data into the computer, keep accurate records, complete all necessary paperwork relating to the pharmacy.
• Counsel’s patients and medical providers regarding the nature and use of drugs, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects.
• Fulfill general housekeeping duties.
• Achievement of financial goals such as sales, gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense.
• Maintain security of all controlled substances

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Communication skills

Tools

Pharmacy Computer

Job description

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and dispensing prescription medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. You will ensure accuracy, maintain patient data, provide counseling, and support daily pharmacy operations in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities include following all laws and policies, entering data, maintaining records, and helping achieve financial goals while safeguarding controlled substances.