Pharmacy Clerk (PART TIME)
About The Position
The Pharmacy Clerk performs clerical duties associated with the everyday activities of a pharmacy practice at Community Medical Centers’ CMC Channel Pharmacy in Stockton, California. The role supports customers and pharmacy staff by accepting and processing prescription information, helping patients communicate with pharmacists, retrieving completed orders, and assisting with medication inventory and pharmacy records. The Pharmacy Clerk reports to the Pharmacy In Charge. The position works in an office environment within a clinic setting, with frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful and can involve contact with upset people. The job description may be reviewed and changed in accordance with organizational needs; related duties may also be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience as a Pharmacy Clerk.
- Ability to type at least 40 words per minute; applicant must provide a certificate.
- Knowledge of prescription drugs and dispensing functions to check for correctness.
- Knowledge of general pharmacy procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Law principles and 340B rules and regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to develop strong patient relationships by anticipating needs and proactively offering service.
- Ability to learn to navigate patients’ electronic health records.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform arithmetic computations and use a calculator.
- Ability to operate a cash register.
- Skill in maintaining records for inventory control.
- Ability to stand or walk frequently for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to read and note appropriate measurements.
- Vision correctable to 20/40 and hearing within the normal range for telephone contacts.
- Ability to work in stressful situations or irregular hours.
Responsibilities
- Promote the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
- Greet and assist customers.
- Accept prescriptions and ensure pharmacy staff have the data needed to fill orders.
- Enter patient prescription information into the computer and process prescriptions for technicians and pharmacists to fill.
- Help translate and communicate information between patients of all age groups and pharmacists.
- Retrieve completed orders and provide them to patients.
- Assist with receiving and stocking medication orders from the wholesaler, including price and inventory updates.
- Periodically inventory medications and track expiration dates.
- Perform end-of-day cash register procedures, including reporting.
- Promote a positive team environment by cooperating with staff and adapting to the pharmacy’s day-to-day needs.
- Answer phones and route calls to appropriate staff when unable to assist.
- Perform general typing and filing, along with clerical, bookkeeping, and record-keeping functions.
- Perform related work as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options for full-time employees.
- Flexible spending account for medical expenses.
- Dependent care benefits.
- Employee assistance program.
- Life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match.
- 10 paid sick days.
- 12 holidays.
- Vacation days vary by position.
- Discounted In Shape gym membership.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative and diverse environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
