Technician, Trainee Pharmacy

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Elizabeth (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a diverse family at a leading grocery chain as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care, exceeding expectations, and efficiently supporting pharmacy operations. With a commitment to nurturing growth and development, every team member is valued. Start your career journey with us today!

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, but customer service skills are preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Pharmacy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and provide compassionate service.
• Assist with inventory management and prescription processing.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Compassionate Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Certification

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 building a service-conscious Pharmacy team that consistently develops great relationships with patients. You’ll 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.

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 exceeding patient needs, including processing orders in person and by phone, guiding patients to products, and referring questions about prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines to the pharmacist.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment to meet company and government requirements.
• Assist team members with tasks to ensure department efficiency.
• Use the pharmacy computer to complete actions such as searching for patient profiles, determining fill and pick-up dates, managing prescriptions sent to Central Fill, quoting prices, checking medication inventory, and entering invoices.
• Support team efforts to improve outcomes using service and business metrics.
• Assist in executing company initiatives and programs.
• Complete required training and exams.
• Follow all policies, laws, and regulations, including HIPAA and Pseudoephedrine sales.
• Finalize sales using the cash register according to procedures.
• Transcribe prescription data accurately to generate customer labels.
• Maintain inventory levels by ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotating supplies per policy.
• Answer calls politely and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer questions and concerns effectively.
• File prescriptions daily.

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we’re more than just food, fuel, and convenience. We’re a diverse family of talented Team Members. We strive to create a nurturing environment with opportunities for growth. Our caring and family values make us a top workplace in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. Join our team and start a lasting career with us.