Pharmacy Technician Trainee

KPH Healthcare Services Inc.; West Glens Falls (NY); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 24 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Kinney Drugs in Queensbury, NY is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to provide entry level support in prescription processing, customer service and inventory within the pharmacy. The trainee will learn under close oversight to ensure safe, accurate patient care and progress to Registered Pharmacy Technician within 2 years.

The role offers exposure to pharmacy tools and dispensing systems, HIPAA compliance, and state-regulated training through the Kinney Certification Program.

Qualificações

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED.
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher.
• Vermont Employees: Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Preferred: Hospital or retail pharmacy experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist customers at the pharmacy counter and drive thru, providing courteous and efficient service.
• Help customers locate over the counter products and route clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate patient and prescription information in the pharmacy system.
• Ensure appropriate billing through third party payors and review and correct claims as necessary.
• Ensure that every prescription has been checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Locate prescription files and other manual records from storage as needed.
• Prepare and file pharmacy documentation for pharmacist signatures and review.
• Count, label, and prepare medications according to prescription orders and regulatory guidelines.
• Support non sterile compounding activities as permitted by state regulations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ordering, receiving, and storing medication inventory.
• Monitor expiration dates and rotate stock.
• Perform return to stock procedures and cycle counting accurately.
• Report inventory shortages or discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain intermediate to advanced understanding of pharmacy tools, technology, and dispensing systems
• Follow all state and federal regulations, including controlled substance and HIPAA requirements.
• Comply with all company operational and quality assurance policies.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining the will call area.
• Support patient care programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrate integrity and always protect patient confidentiality.
• Complete all required training within prescribed timelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe pharmacy work areas.
• Support team members and perform additional duties as assigned.

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree or higher (preferred)

Registered Pharmacy Technician (Vermont employees)

Hospital or retail pharmacy experience (preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details

Job Location: Queensbury, NY 12804

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.60 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Kinney Drugs

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician Trainee provides entry level assistance in prescription processing, customer service, inventory activities, and technology operations within the pharmacy. The trainee learns and practices job functions under close oversight to ensure safe, accurate, and high quality patient care. As skills develop, additional responsibilities may be assigned in alignment with state regulations and employer training requirements. The Trainee is actively participating in the Kinney Certification Program to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician within 2 years.

Job Duties

• Assist customers at the pharmacy counter and drive thru, providing courteous and efficient service.
• Help customers locate over the counter products and route clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate patient and prescription information in the pharmacy system.
• Ensure appropriate billing through third party payors and review and correct claims as necessary.
• Ensure that every prescription has been checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Locate prescription files and other manual records from storage as needed.
• Prepare and file pharmacy documentation for pharmacist signatures and review.
• Count, label, and prepare medications according to prescription orders and regulatory guidelines.
• Support non sterile compounding activities as permitted by state regulations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ordering, receiving, and storing medication inventory.
• Monitor expiration dates and rotate stock.
• Perform return to stock procedures and cycle counting accurately.
• Report inventory shortages or discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain intermediate to advanced understanding of pharmacy tools, technology, and dispensing systems
• Follow all state and federal regulations, including controlled substance and HIPAA requirements.
• Comply with all company operational and quality assurance policies.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining the will call area.
• Support patient care programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrate integrity and always protect patient confidentiality.
• Complete all required training within prescribed timelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe pharmacy work areas.
• Support team members and perform additional duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducational Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher Required
• Vermont Employees: Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician
• Preferred: Hospital or retail pharmacy experience