Pharmacy Clerk/Tech 2nd Shift

$31,200 - $32,386/Yr

Kph Healthcare Services - Liverpool, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Liverpool, NY

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Clerk/Tech position at KPH Healthcare Services is a part-time role focused on assisting pharmacy staff with various tasks related to the triaging of incoming prescriptions and the delivery of filled prescriptions to patients. This position operates under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and adheres to standard procedures to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with regulations. The role is essential in maintaining the pharmacy's operational standards and providing quality customer service to all clients. The Pharmacy Clerk/Tech will be responsible for verifying and gathering necessary patient information, including personal details and insurance information, to facilitate the prescription process. Additionally, the position involves performing cashier duties, which include handling transactions and maintaining the cash register within the Pharmacy Department. In this role, the Pharmacy Clerk/Tech will also assist in the delivery of prescriptions to patients, ensuring that all necessary signatures are obtained. The position requires a commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding patient information and compliance with all state and federal regulations related to pharmacy operations. The Pharmacy Clerk/Tech will be expected to perform housekeeping duties to maintain a professional environment, which includes replenishing supplies such as vials, dispensing containers, labels, and computer paper. Furthermore, the role involves completing all mandatory training programs and performing other duties as assigned by the supervising pharmacist. This position is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in a pharmacy setting while contributing to the health and well-being of the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the triaging of incoming prescriptions.
• Verify and gather necessary patient information including name, address, phone number, date of birth, allergies, chronic conditions, request for non-safety caps, and insurance information.
• Assess the workload, establish the prescription pick-up time, and queue the prescription for processing.
• Assist in the delivery of prescriptions to the patient, including obtaining patient signatures.
• Perform cash register duties within the Pharmacy Department.
• Provide quality customer service to all customers.
• Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a professional environment, including replenishment of necessary vials and dispensing containers, labels, and computer paper supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient information.
• Keep current with all State and Federal requirements as related to conditions of employment.
• Perform all store clerk duties as needed.
• Complete all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (minimum requirement).
• Preferred: Associate's Degree or higher.
• Pharmacy technician experience is preferred, especially in a hospital or retail pharmacy setting.
• Must be registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician (for Vermont employees).