Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Conemaugh (Cambria County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is looking for a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to be a vital part of our collaborative pharmacy team. This position offers the chance to engage with patients and support their health needs. No prior experience required; training provided to ensure you succeed in delivering excellent patient service and maintaining compliance with pharmacy regulations.

Qualifications

• No prior pharmacy experience needed, training provided.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certification in Pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and process orders to meet their needs.
• Maintain a clean work environment per compliance standards.
• Assist team tasks to ensure overall department efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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 department efficiency.
• Use the pharmacy computer to complete 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 supporting actions based on service and business metrics.
• Support the execution of company initiatives and programs.
• Complete required training 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 telephone calls politely and promptly, 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.

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, and we strive to create a nurturing environment with opportunities for growth. Our caring and family-oriented values make us a top workplace in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. From warehouses to stores and our corporate office, we work together to serve our customers and communities. Join our Giant Eagle family and start a lasting career with us.