Pharmacy Clerk-Bilingual

Nuvem•Allentown, PA

13d

About The Position

Performs non-judgmental, technical tasks in the pharmacy such as generating reports, maintaining pharmacy inventory, assisting pharmacist as necessary. Pharmacy technicians/trainees that have undergone proper training and are under the direct supervision of a pharmacist may perform the duties listed. The pharmacist verifies the accuracy of any duty performed.

Requirements

Candidate must be fluent in both English & Spanish
High school diploma or equivalent
Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within 2 years of employment
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
Effective written and verbal communication
Possess strong customer service skills in a professional manner
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
Proficient and comfortable with computer software (MS Office etc)
One year experience in a pharmaceutical office setting

Responsibilities

Assist customers while at the register and make phone calls to patients to remind them to pick up their medication.
Assists in receiving and unpacking orders, checks against invoices sent by manufacturer, prices medications accordingly and maintains good stock flow from stock room.
Keeps records of all prescriptions filled; files prescriptions.
Assists the pharmacist with the counting and pouring of medications and labels medication container.
Obtains counseling information from computer and attaches it to the prescription.
Places inventory orders.
Maintains cleanliness within the pharmacy and cleans utensils and equipment used.
Runs daily and monthly reports.
Assists in keeping stock free of expired medications.
Answers the telephone and refers all pertinent questions to the pharmacists.
Enters prescription data into computer system and runs the labels.
Transmits orders for replenishment.
Assists in maintaining inventory levels in stock room by entering invoices of medicine ordered.
Assists in taking yearly and monthly inventory of medications on hand and prepares reports as necessary.
Retrieves bags not picked up after 10 working days for Return to Stock Processing.
Receives refill authorization requests sends refill requests.
Deliver medications, utilizing company vehicle, within FHN service area.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned