Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a collaborative team as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care. This position offers the chance to develop your skills in a nurturing environment that values growth and teamwork. You will engage with patients, ensuring their needs are met while maintaining a clean and efficient pharmacy. This is an excellent opportunity to start a fulfilling career in a supportive workplace that prioritizes community service and employee development.

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 and manage inventory.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy Computer Systems

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 develops 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 meet company and government requirements.
• Assist team members with tasks to ensure efficient department operation.
• Use the pharmacy computer to complete 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.
• Contribute to improving outcomes by supporting actions plans based on service and business metrics.
• Assist in executing company initiatives and programs.
• Complete required training and exams.
• Follow all company, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations, including HIPAA and pseudoephedrine sales laws.
• Finalize sales using the cash register according to established procedures and policies.
• Accurately transcribe prescription data to generate customer labels.
• Help maintain proper inventory levels by ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotating medications and supplies per policy.
• Answer phone calls politely and promptly, ensuring accurate information exchange and customer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer questions and concerns effectively through communication with customers, management, and support staff.
• 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 and talented family of 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 GetGo stores, grocery stores, and our corporate office, we work together to serve our community. Join our Giant Eagle family and start a lasting career with us.