Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Associated Food Stores; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Pharmacy Technician Trainees to assist in pharmacy operations and provide exceptional customer service. In this role, you will fill prescriptions accurately, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will adapt to changing priorities and collaborate with a dedicated team. Join a forward-thinking company committed to supporting local businesses and enhancing the pharmacy experience for customers. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

10% Off Groceries

Daily Pay Options

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Pharmacy Technician Trainee license in Utah.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in pharmacy operations and provide customer service.
• Fill prescriptions accurately and maintain records for controlled substances.
• Process customer transactions accurately and handle various payment methods.

Skills

Customer Service

Prescription Filling

Inventory Management

Billing Procedures

Education

Pharmacy Technician Trainee License

Job description

• Benefits (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off)
• 10% off groceries for you and your family
• Daily pay options

JOB SUMMARY:

Pharmacy Technician Trainees assist the Pharmacist in pharmacy operations and provide customer service while complying with federal and state laws.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Pharmacy Technician Trainees fill prescriptions accurately, including retrieving products and labeling containers.
• Respond to customer, physician, and vendor inquiries, deferring to the pharmacist as needed.
• Assist with monthly CII audits and maintain records for controlled substances.
• Understand billing and dispensing procedures under CMS DMEPOS guidelines.
• Stock inventory and manage product orders.
• Maintains all state and federal record keeping for controlled substances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES

• Pharmacy Technician Trainees accept the written prescription or refill information from customers; confirms completeness of patient record and requests missing information as appropriate, and retrieves the customer’s pharmacy record(s) for verification.
• Accesses the pharmacy computer to obtain complete patient record (on both cash and third-party prescriptions) and verifies third party plan parameters.
• Orders product from preferred wholesale entity first, then other appropriate source as necessary or warranted.
• Stocks pharmacy product orders to specific bay locations.
• Maintains inventory levels to company goals, rotates stock, and utilizes RX return process.
• Executes daily third-party reports
• Process customer transactions accurately and handle various payment methods.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy area.
• Adhere to dress code standards.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Know the location of OTC merchandise and assist with inventory reports.
• Attend company meetings for training and policy updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Exposure to cleaning and compounding chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 17 years old and hold a valid Pharmacy Technician Trainee license in Utah.
• Complete required training programs (e.g., HIPAA, FWA).
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work as part of a team.

DISCLAIMER This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities.

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer.We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

About the company

Associated Food Stores was founded on the idea of local grocers banding together to support and help improve individual businesses.