Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Wegmans Food Markets; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Sterling, Virginia, is seeking a pharmacy technician to join our fast-paced pharmacy team. You will provide best-in-class service, assist with dispensing and processing prescriptions, and help ensure accuracy and patient safety.

This role emphasizes customer care, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with pharmacists. Wegmans supports professional growth with comprehensive benefits and a culture that puts people first.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer and data entry skills.
• Basic math skills, including unit conversions, to accurately perform dosage calculations and ensure patient safety.
• Problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform accurate dosage calculations and conversions per regulations.
• Troubleshoot rejected insurance claims and support customers’ needs.
• Input prescription information accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA and policies.
• Handle medications following department procedures.

Skills

Computer skills

Math skills

Problem solving

Job description

At Wegmans, our pharmacy technicians are instrumental in building trust by providing best-in-class service that sets Wegmans apart and ensures that customers are getting the medical attention, care, and health services that they depend on us for. Our fast-paced pharmacies are full of compassionate people working with one common mission - and you could be just the right person to join our team.

What You'll Do

• Provide incredible customer service by demonstrating patience, empathy and care in a fast-paced environment
• Perform accurate dosage calculations and conversions using basic math skills while adhering to all regulatory standards and company policies to ensure safe and compliant medication preparation and dispensing
• Troubleshoot the rejected insurance claims and address issues to support customers' needs
• Accurately and efficiently input prescription information
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and company policies
• Properly handle medications and follow department policies and procedures

Requirements

• Proficient computer and data entry skills
• Basic math skills, including unit conversions, to accurately perform dosage calculations, day supply and ensure patient safety
• Problem solving skills

Note to applicant:

Some states require national technician certification and/or state registration to work as a pharmacy technician. You may be hired prior to obtaining these qualifications, and Wegmans will support you throughout the process. Depending on location, certified pharmacy technicians may earn additional compensation.

At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
• Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
• Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
• Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
• A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
• LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

• Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.