Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Giant Eagle, Inc.; North Huntingdon Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to join their collaborative team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in fostering relationships with patients and ensuring they receive safe and efficient care. Your responsibilities will include welcoming patients, managing prescriptions, and maintaining inventory. This position offers a nurturing environment with opportunities for career growth, making it an excellent start for anyone looking to build a lasting career in pharmacy. If you're passionate about patient care and teamwork, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but pharmacy certification preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist patients with compassion and professionalism.
• Maintain a clean work environment and assist team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pharmacy Computer Systems

Job description

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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 looks to develop great relationships with patients. You’ll help us exceed expectations, meet needs and provide safe, accurate and efficient care in order to reach the best patient, Team Member and company outcomes.

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 to the pharmacist.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment to meet 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, checking medication counts, and entering invoices.
• Assist in improving outcomes using 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 according to procedures, including POS policies.
• Transcribe prescription data accurately for label generation.
• Maintain inventory levels by ordering, receiving, and stocking supplies.
• Answer calls politely and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer questions and concerns efficiently.
• 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 foster a nurturing environment with career growth opportunities, grounded in caring and family values. Join us and start a lasting career.