Pharmacy Technician Trainee (1049)

Home Life Healthcare Corp.; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Life Healthcare Corp. seeks a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to support prescription processing and patient care under close supervision. You will learn pharmacy operations, assist customers, and help with inventory and billing while pursuing certification progress.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to state regulations. Training, supervision, and pathway toward Registered Pharmacy Technician are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, enrolled students acceptable.
• AS degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to learn Kinney Certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the pharmacy counter and drive thru.
• Enter and update patient and prescription information in the pharmacy system.
• Ensure correct billing and review claims.
• Verify prescriptions with a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and cycle counting.
• Support non-sterile compounding as allowed by state regulations.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

AS degree or higher preferred

Tools

Pharmacy information system

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