Pharmacy Technician Trainee

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, where you will be a vital part of a collaborative team. Your role will focus on providing excellent patient care, ensuring a clean environment, and assisting with pharmacy operations. This position offers opportunities for growth within a nurturing workplace that values family and community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and provide compassionate service.
• Maintain a clean work environment and assist team members.
• Accurately transcribe prescription data.

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 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 all patient needs, including processing orders in person and by phone, directing patients to products, and referring questions concerning prescriptions and over-the-counter medicine 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 necessary 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 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.
• Accurately transcribe prescription data to generate customer labels.
• Maintain proper inventory levels by ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotating drugs and supplies per policy.
• Answer phones politely and ensure accurate information exchange to satisfy customers.
• 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. Our people are the heart of our company, and we strive to create a nurturing environment with opportunities for growth. Deep caring and family values make us one of the top workplaces in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. From warehouses to stores and our corporate office, we work together to serve our communities. Join our Giant Eagle family and start a lasting career with us.