Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

$33,280 - $37,440/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

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 courteous 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.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of counters and shelves.
• Performs duties assigned by Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist.
• Reports prescription errors to the pharmacist and adheres to company policies.
• Handles telephone calls that do not require pharmacist's attention.
• Assists with inventory management activities and maintains knowledge of asset protection techniques.
• Constructs and maintains displays and assists with product placement.
• Provides customer service in the photo area and assumes web pick-up responsibilities.
• 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 weekends.

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 holidays
• Employee discount programs
• Flexible scheduling