PT Pharmacy Technician Certified State/National

The GIANT Company; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The GIANT Company is accepting applications for a pharmacy-related role in Altoona, PA. The primary duties include filling prescriptions, assisting customers, answering calls, and processing questions within their defined limits.

Team members must be state or nationally certified and maintain required licenses. The role involves stocking, verifying identifications, and following company safety and policy standards while providing excellent customer care.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must meet state required minimum age.
• Must complete the company introductory (probationary) period of 60 days.
• Must have and maintain valid specialty licenses, certificates, or permits required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescriptions and assist customers.
• Answer telephone and questions within specified limits.
• Verify identification of customers for products when required.
• Unpack totes, stock shelves, and maintain inventory and clean shelves.

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Pharmacy

Job Requisition: 537254

Address: USA-PA-Altoona-1000 Logan Blvd

Store Code: GC - Pharmacy (1036894)

At The GIANT Company we're committed to making our stores and facilities better every day for our team members, customers, and communities. It's our secret recipe for success and it guides everything we do. We put our customers first, do what's right, win together, and make ideas happen. As a team member here, that's exactly what you'll help us do. You'll share your ideas, learn new skills, and really make a difference for not only your team, but for your customers and your community.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

At The GIANT Company, we are passionate about building strong families and healthy communities, serving millions of neighbors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. We are committed to being an inclusive place to work and shop. Our shared values of care, courage, integrity, teamwork, and humor guide our work as we embrace the unique talents and differences of every team member. We also take pride in connecting families for a better future. If you're ready for a purposeful career, join our GIANT family. You'll help us make a difference while making some great connections and friendships along the way. The primary purpose of this job is to fill prescriptions, help customers, unpack totes, answer telephone, and answer questions within specified limits. Team members are required to be either state or nationally certified.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promptly, at the start of the shift, the team member will review the work schedule, check the equipment, and fill supplies as needed that would be required to perform the work scheduled, comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Move totes, open totes, unpack incoming supplies, and put the items on appropriate shelves.
• Clean various shelving, check inventory levels, and inspect product for expiration dates.
• Help customers and answer telephone calls.
• Must verify identification of customers for products when required.
• Complete the prescription filling process, which includes data entry and product dispensing.
• Required to be state or nationally certified and must maintain license certification on their own. If technician is certified to immunize, they will also complete the process immunizing customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must meet state required minimum age.
• Must be able to successfully complete background check and drug screening.
• Must be able to read, write, communicate, and understand in order to complete job duties in a satisfactory manner and to comply with company policies and safety regulations.
• Must complete the company introductory (probationary) period of 60 days.
• Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base scores for this position.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
• Must agree to wear the proper assigned clothes and shoes approved for this job.
• Must have and maintain valid specialty licenses, certificates, or permits required for the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Shift hours: minimum 4-hour shift or more depending upon business needs
• Job cycles: continual max
• Lift/carry: 50 lbs.
• Stand 55%, sit 0%, walk 45%
• Category IV: lifting, carrying, P/P up to 50 lbs.
• Max pull static: 20 lbs.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Responsible for understanding company policy and procedures as promulgated in the policy and procedure manual and the employee manual.
• Required to follow all state and federal laws in compliance with pharmacy rules and standards.
• Know MSDS information about all materials used during work.
• Must complete and follow Lockout/Tagout training.
• Must complete and follow Confined Space training.
• Must complete Right-to-Know training.
• Must complete HIPAA for Pharmacy Associates training.
• Must complete all additional pharmacy training requirements.

The GIANT Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.