Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

$33,280 - $37,440/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Columbia, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbia, MO

10,001+ employees

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Customer Service Associate at Walgreens is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while assisting pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy. This role involves engaging with customers, processing prescriptions, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. The associate will also handle various operational tasks, including managing inventory and maintaining a clean store environment.

Responsibilities

• Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Registers sales on assigned cash register and provides efficient checkout service.
• Assists the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy.
• Uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Engages customers by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive experience.
• Recommends items for sale and processes customer purchases, including cash handling.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of counters and shelves, and takes inventory.
• Performs duties assigned by Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist, including filling prescriptions and checking for interactions.
• Handles telephone calls that do not require pharmacist attention and processes manual claims for third-party programs.
• Assists with inventory management activities, including ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.

Nice-to-haves

• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Prefer good math skills for accurate prescription filling.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling