Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Brookville (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, where you’ll play a vital role in providing exceptional care to patients. This position offers the chance to develop your skills in a collaborative environment, ensuring that every patient receives the attention and service they deserve. With a focus on teamwork and community support, you’ll be part of a diverse family that values growth and development. If you’re passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to build a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0 to 6 months of experience required.
• Pharmacy certification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist patients at the pharmacy.
• Maintain a clean work environment and comply with regulations.
• Use pharmacy computer for managing prescriptions and inventory.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy Computer System

Job description

Job Summary

As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, you’ll be a key part of our collaborative team. You’ll bring your skills and expertise to building a service-conscious Pharmacy team that consistently develops great relationships with patients. You’ll help us exceed expectations, meet needs, and provide safe, accurate, and efficient care to achieve the best outcomes for patients, team members, and the company.

Disclaimer: Applicants must reside in the same country as the primary location of the role as outlined in this job posting.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Preferred: Pharmacy Certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and acknowledge them with compassion and a smile at all pharmacy entry points.
• Model excellent patient care by respecting, engaging, and meeting or exceeding all patient needs, including processing orders in person and by phone, directing patients to products and merchandise, and referring questions concerning prescriptions and over-the-counter medicine to the pharmacist.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment to ensure compliance with company and government requirements.
• Assist team members with tasks to ensure departmental efficiency.
• Use the pharmacy computer to complete all necessary actions, such as searching for patient profiles, determining fill and pick-up dates, managing prescriptions sent to Central Fill, quoting cash prices, checking medication inventory, and entering invoices.
• Assist in improving outcomes by using knowledge of service and business metrics.
• Support the execution of company initiatives and programs.
• Complete required training programs and exams.
• Follow all company, state, and federal policies, including HIPAA and pseudoephedrine sales regulations.
• Finalize sales using the cash register according to established procedures.
• Accurately transcribe prescription data to generate customer labels.
• Maintain proper inventory levels by ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotating drugs and supplies per policy.
• Answer calls politely and timely, ensuring accurate information exchange and customer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer questions and concerns effectively through communication with customers, management, and support staff.
• File written prescriptions daily.

Compensation Grade

Pharmacy Technician

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we’re more than just food, fuel, and convenience. We’re a diverse family of talented Team Members. Our people are the heart of our company. We strive to create a nurturing environment with career growth opportunities. Deep caring and family values make us one of the top workplaces in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. From warehouses to GetGo’s, grocery stores to our corporate office, we work together to serve our customers and support our community. We invite you to join our Giant Eagle family and start a lasting career with us.