Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

$38,022 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Norwalk, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Norwalk, CA

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

As a Pharmacy Customer Service Associate at Walgreens, you will play a crucial role in enhancing customer experiences by providing assistance and support in a pharmacy setting. This entry-level position focuses on building relationships with customers, ensuring they receive the best service possible while also helping them manage their health needs. You will be involved in various operational tasks, including processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive and innovative workplace.

Responsibilities

• Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Registers sales on assigned cash register, providing courteous and efficient checkout service.
• Assists the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy, using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Engages customers by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services, resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
• Shares customer service best practices with team members to enhance customer interactions.
• Provides fast and efficient service to customers, recommending items for sale and assisting in locating products.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of counters and shelves, takes inventory, and checks in merchandise as required.
• Performs duties assigned by Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist, including entering patient and drug information and filling prescriptions accurately.
• Reports prescription errors to the pharmacist and adheres to company policies regarding pharmacy errors.
• Handles telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention and processes manual claims for third-party prescription services.
• Assists with inventory management activities, including ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals, and maintains knowledge of asset protection techniques.
• Constructs and maintains promotional displays and assists with product placement as specified by policies.
• Provides customer service in the photo area and assumes web pick-up responsibilities for online orders.
• Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products and maintains a clean store appearance.
• Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Nice-to-haves

• Six months of experience in a retail environment is preferred.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens is preferred.
• Good math skills for accurately filling prescriptions, including counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Good computer skills are preferred.
• Knowledge of store inventory control is preferred.
• PTCB certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $18.28 to $20.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Supportive work environment with innovative technologies.