Pharmacy Technician Trainee

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, where you’ll be an integral part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. This role involves engaging with patients, managing prescriptions, and ensuring a clean and efficient pharmacy environment. With a commitment to nurturing your career, this innovative organization offers numerous growth opportunities in a supportive atmosphere. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0 to 6 months experience required, with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy certification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and provide compassionate service at pharmacy entry points.
• Assist in maintaining a clean work environment and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Inventory Management

Computer Proficiency

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 will 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 ensure compliance with company and government requirements.
• Assist team members with tasks to ensure department efficiency.
• Use the pharmacy computer to complete all necessary actions to maximize efficiency and provide optimal patient care during drop-off, will call, drive-thru, phone, filling, and order receiving, including searching for patient profiles, determining fill and pick-up dates, managing prescriptions sent to Central Fill, quoting cash prices, checking medication stock, and entering invoices.
• Assist in implementing action plans to improve outcomes using relevant service and business metrics.
• Assist in executing all company initiatives and programs.
• Complete required training and exams.
• Follow all company, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations, including HIPAA and pseudoephedrine sales.
• 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 drugs and supplies per company policy.
• Answer telephone 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 family of talented Team Members. Our people are the heart of our company. We strive to create a nurturing environment with numerous career growth opportunities. Our deep care 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 communities. We’re always looking for the best Team Members to join our family. We invite you to start a lasting career with us.