Pharmacy Clerk

Kaiser Permanente • Sterling, VA

73d

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, supports the workflow of the pharmacy department by greeting patients, stocking supplies and pharmaceuticals, and operating cash control systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.
• Compliance with all state board of pharmacy rules and licensing requirements where applicable.
• Bending, lifting, stretching, repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members and coworkers.
• Ability to operate a cash register.
• Basic keyboarding skills.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility to enroll in formal pharmacy technician training, if desired.

Responsibilities

• Greets members in a courteous and caring manner.
• Answers telephone consistent with the service standards, requesting pharmacists intervention when appropriate.
• Assists members by informing them of the status of their prescription in the filling process and answering basic benefit questions.
• Files filled prescriptions in pick up bins.
• Removes not picked up medications from the bins and processes them appropriately.
• Sorts and files prescription hard copies in readily retrievable form.
• Protects confidentiality of the patients medical and drug profile from other members and personnel.
• Receives payment for prescription and over the counter medication and supply sales.
• Operates the cash register and issues receipts.
• Enters payment claims for third party cardholders where appropriate.
• Balances cash register drawers and prepares bank deposits.
• Keeps pharmacy work areas clean and well stocked with supplies.
• Assists in restocking of drugs and medicines on pharmacy shelves.
• Assists in the shipping, handling, invoicing, and delivery of medications and supplies to medical facility departments, interdepartmental pharmacies or to patients.
• Assists with clerical duties related to the prescription refill and mail order processes where appropriate.
• Assists with clerical duties related to infusion therapy services where appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED