Pharmacy Clerk
About The Position
The Pharmacy Clerk supports the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy by assisting customers, stocking and ordering supplies, handling cash transactions, and helping maintain a clean and organized pharmacy. The role requires friendly customer service, attention to detail, discretion when handling private medical information, and teamwork. The position is hourly and requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Similar or related experience of over six months up to one year is preferred. Vaccination certification is required when administering vaccines, as required by law. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen. This is a fast-paced pharmacy environment with daily exposure to noise and significant pressure to meet deadlines. There may be occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or solvents during compounding, including chemotherapy drugs. The pharmacy handles and prepares hazardous drugs; personnel of reproductive capability should be aware of potential acute and chronic effects and follow pharmacy policies and procedures to minimize risk. Training is provided to support a safe work environment. The anticipated hourly starting wage is $16.00 to $20.00, depending on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Ability to follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions with attention to detail.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers accurately.
- Ability to file, post, and organize materials, copy data accurately between records, and gather basic information through customer interactions.
- Ability to guide customers and provide clear, helpful direction professionally and compassionately.
- Ability to exercise discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient information.
- Vaccination certification if administering vaccines, as required by law.
Nice To Haves
- Over six months up to one year of similar or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service in person and by telephone, including taking refill orders.
- Gather patient information needed to prepare prescriptions.
- Stock received products and supplies, mark stickers accordingly, and keep supplies well stocked.
- Review prescriptions that have not been picked up as requested by the department manager.
- Order products and supplies at the department manager’s request and review invoices for received products.
- Log invoices as necessary and complete cash transactions accurately.
- Prepare paperwork and compile medicine for delivery orders and mail-outs at the department manager’s request.
- Coordinate nursing home medicines as necessary.
- Administer vaccines as allowed by law and with required certification where applicable.
- Clean the pharmacy, empty garbage, and remove trash in a timely manner.
- Maintain the confidentiality of customers’ private medical information.
- Work with co-workers as a team to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
- Assist in other store areas as needed and take on special projects as assigned.
- Follow personal hygiene and dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
