Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee at a leading company in the Greater Pittsburgh area, you will play a pivotal role in providing excellent patient care and support. Your responsibilities will focus on enhancing patient experience and maintaining efficient pharmacy operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a strong commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 0 to 6 months of experience required.
• Preferred Pharmacy Certification.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist patients with compassion.
• Maintain a clean work environment and ensure efficiency.
• Use pharmacy computer for various tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Communication

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 build a service-conscious Pharmacy team that develops strong 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 patient needs, including processing orders in person and by phone, directing patients to products, and referring questions to the pharmacist.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment to meet company and government requirements.
• Assist team members to ensure department efficiency.
• Use the pharmacy computer to perform tasks such as searching for patient profiles, determining fill and pick-up dates, managing prescriptions sent to Central Fill, quoting 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 and exams.
• Follow all policies, laws, and regulations, including HIPAA and pseudoephedrine sales.
• Finalize sales using the cash register according to procedures.
• Accurately transcribe prescription data to generate customer labels.
• Maintain proper inventory levels by ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotating supplies per policy.
• Answer phone calls politely and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer questions and concerns effectively with the team.
• File 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. We strive to create a nurturing environment with career growth opportunities. Our caring and family-oriented values make us a top workplace in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. Join our team and start a lasting career with us.