Pharmacy Technician II: Precise Prescriptions and Service

Hannaford Supermarkets; Wynantskill (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Wynantskill, NY is seeking a Pharmacy Associate to greet customers, assist pharmacists with prescriptions, and help ensure accurate dispensing and prompt service. This role supports the pharmacy team in filing forms, processing insurance claims, and maintaining orderly records.

You should have a high school diploma, familiarity with PTCB, state license, and excellent communication, data entry, and math skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug testing as required.
• Maintain current PTCB certification and state license as required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong data entry and basic mathematic skills.
• Effective time management skills and sense of urgency.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a stressful environment.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision to prioritize multiple minor projects while maintaining customer focus.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Desire and ability to learn all aspects of pharmacy operations including involvement with management, MPP, scheduling, and other delegated duties.
• Open schedule availability, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Desire and ability to train other department associates in all areas pertaining to department operation.
• Pass an evaluation of EPS competency and unsupervised qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Help pharmacists prepare prescriptions by counting or pouring medications, labeling containers, and pricing prescriptions.
• Ensure customers receive all their prescriptions.
• File written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
• Prepare and complete manual insurance claim forms if needed.
• Maintain organized filing system for invoices, manual insurance claims, daily reports, etc., in accordance with Standard Practice Manual and state law.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer and company information.
• Help customers find over the counter items.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmacy scheduling system and ensure data accuracy to maintain productivity.
• Coordinate scheduling of technicians and activities.
• Adhere to state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain inventory levels and manage controlled substances per policy.
• Perform returns and review inventory reports.
• Assist in third party audits as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Data entry

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Work under supervision

Integrity and confidentiality

Learning new tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PTCB certification

State license

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Wynantskill, NY is seeking a Pharmacy Associate to greet customers, assist pharmacists with prescriptions, and help ensure accurate dispensing and prompt service. This role supports the pharmacy team in filing forms, processing insurance claims, and maintaining orderly records.

You should have a high school diploma, familiarity with PTCB, state license, and excellent communication, data entry, and math skills.