Pharmacy Technician Trainee: Start in Patient Care

Giant Eagle; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to join a collaborative team focused on safe, accurate, and efficient patient care. You will support pharmacists, assist customers at the point of sale, and help maintain regulatory compliance across all pharmacy operations.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), eligibility to obtain state registration, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0 to 6 months
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification: Eligible to obtain registration as pharmacy technician with the applicable state board of pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and acknowledge them with compassion at pharmacy entry points.
• Provide patient care by assisting with prescriptions and directing questions to the pharmacist.
• Maintain a neat, compliant work environment addressing company and government requirements.
• Assist team members to ensure the department runs efficiently.
• Use the pharmacy computer to process actions and maximize efficiency from drop-off to order receiving.
• Contribute to improving outcomes using service and business metrics.
• Support company initiatives and programs.
• Complete required training and exams.
• Follow policies including HIPAA and pseudoephedrine sales.
• Finalize sales at the register following procedures.
• Transcribe prescription data to generate customer labels.
• Maintain inventory levels by ordering, receiving, stocking and rotating drugs and supplies.
• Answer calls politely and ensure accurate information is shared.
• Resolve customer questions and concerns with management and staff.
• File written prescriptions daily
• May perform medication cycle exchange on-site for Long Term Care clients
• May perform medication cart audits on-site for Long Term Care clients

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Giant Eagle is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to join a collaborative team focused on safe, accurate, and efficient patient care. You will support pharmacists, assist customers at the point of sale, and help maintain regulatory compliance across all pharmacy operations.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), eligibility to obtain state registration, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.