(USA) Pharmacy Tech Sams

$35,360 - $43,680/Yr

Sam's Club - Kansas City, KS

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, KS

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

As a Pharmacy Technician at Sam's Club, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the pharmacy department. Your primary responsibilities will include processing member purchases through cash registers and related hardware, while adhering to the appropriate procedures for various payment types and items sold. You will maintain the presentation of merchandise in the pharmacy by stocking and rotating products received from distribution centers and suppliers, removing any damaged or out-of-date goods, and organizing product displays. Additionally, you will be responsible for signing and pricing merchandise, as well as securing fragile and high-shrink items to prevent loss. In this position, you will also be tasked with maintaining the pharmacy area in compliance with company policies and procedures. This includes handling claims and returns properly, utilizing equipment for various merchandising functions such as pricing and creating signs, and ensuring a safe work environment. You will monitor and resolve issues in the prescription fulfillment process, which may involve processing information for third-party insurance claims, alerting patients to inventory shortages, and identifying situations that require pharmacist intervention. Providing excellent patient/member service is a key aspect of your role. You will assist the pharmacist in the prescription fulfillment process, process third-party insurance claims, and help patients with their prescription orders and purchases. Your responsibilities will also include entering prescription data into pharmacy software, filling prescriptions accurately, and assisting members during prescription pick-up by verifying and entering patient information into the system. You will complete work assignments by collaborating with managers, co-workers, and customers, while adhering to company policies and standards of ethics and integrity. At Sam's Club, we value our associates and offer competitive pay along with performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Process member purchases by operating cash registers and related hardware.
• Maintain merchandise presentation in the pharmacy by stocking and rotating merchandise and supplies.
• Remove damaged or out-of-date goods from the pharmacy.
• Set up, clean, and organize product displays in the pharmacy area.
• Sign and price merchandise appropriately.
• Secure fragile and high-shrink merchandise to prevent loss.
• Handle claims and returns in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Utilize equipment to perform merchandising functions such as pricing and creating signs.
• Monitor and resolve problems in the prescription fulfillment process.
• Process information for third-party insurance claims and alert patients to inventory issues.
• Assist the pharmacist in the prescription fulfillment process.
• Process third-party insurance claims and assist patients with prescription orders.
• Enter prescription data into pharmacy software accurately.
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving orders and measuring medications as needed.
• Provide member assistance during prescription pick-up by verifying patient information.
• Complete work assignments by collaborating with managers and co-workers.

Requirements

• Must meet all state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician, including minimum age, qualification, registration, certification, and/or licensure as required by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must obtain National Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT) within 9 months of job entry.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company discounts for employees.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees for associates.