Pharmacy Technician Trainee

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

Job summary

A leading grocery and pharmacy retailer seeks a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to join their collaborative team in Pittsburgh. The role involves providing exceptional patient care, handling prescriptions, and maintaining inventory while adhering to regulations. No prior experience is necessary, making it a perfect entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months.
• Certification or Licensing Preferred: Pharmacy Certification.
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and acknowledge them with compassion and a smile.
• Model excellent patient care by processing orders and directing patients.
• Maintain a neat work environment to meet company and government requirements.
• Assist team members with tasks to ensure efficiency.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Apply locations

0072 - Waterworks - Market District

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: 371350

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. Your role will involve helping 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 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 with tasks to ensure departmental efficiency.
• Use the pharmacy computer system to complete actions such as searching for patient profiles, determining fill and pick-up dates, checking on prescriptions sent to Central Fill, quoting prices, and managing inventory.
• Contribute to 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 established procedures, including POS policies.
• Accurately transcribe prescription data to generate customer labels.
• Maintain proper inventory levels by ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotating drugs and supplies.
• Answer telephone inquiries politely and accurately, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer questions and concerns efficiently.
• 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 career growth opportunities. We are proud to be one of the top workplaces in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. Join our Giant Eagle family and start a lasting career with us.