Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a collaborative Pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee at a leading company. You will provide exceptional patient care, manage prescriptions, and support team efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a nurturing environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0 to 6 months experience required.
• Pharmacy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and model excellent patient care.
• Maintain a clean work environment and assist team members.
• Use pharmacy computer for necessary actions.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

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 looks to develop 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 department efficiency.
• Use the pharmacy computer to complete necessary actions, including searching for patients and 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 using knowledge of service and business metrics.
• Support the execution of company initiatives and programs.
• Complete required training and exams.
• Follow all applicable policies, laws, and regulations, including HIPAA and pseudoephedrine sales.
• Finalize sales using the cash register according to procedures.
• Transcribe prescription data accurately to generate customer labels.
• Help maintain 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 with the team and management.
• 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 committed to creating a nurturing environment with growth opportunities. Our caring values make us one of the top workplaces in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. From warehouses to GetGo stores, grocery stores, and our corporate office, we work together to serve our communities. Join our family and start a lasting career with us.