Pharmacy Technician Trainee (1048)

Home Life Healthcare Corp.; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Life Healthcare Corp. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to provide entry level support in prescription processing, customer service, and inventory tasks within the pharmacy.

Trainee will learn under close supervision and participate in Kinney Certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician within 2 years. Responsibilities include assisting customers, entering prescription data, ensuring accurate billing, and supporting pharmacy operations while adhering to regulations and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; AS degree preferred.
• Experience in customer service or retail is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and comply with state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the pharmacy counter and drive-thru, providing courteous service.
• Enter and update patient and prescription information in the pharmacy system.
• Support inventory activities including ordering, receiving, and stock rotation.
• Assist in non-sterile compounding as permitted by state regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree or Higher preferred

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

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.

Educational 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