Pharmacy Packaging Clerk

Remedy • Syracuse, NY

2d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Packaging Clerk is an instrumental role at Propel Syracuse, helping the pharmacy operate efficiently and deliver a high-quality level of care. The clerk processes and packages prescriptions or paperwork accurately, attentively, and efficiently, including prioritizing time-sensitive medications. After one month in the role and completion of training, the clerk is expected to pack 800–1,000 prescriptions during an eight-hour shift. The role also includes material handler duties as required, maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, supporting pharmacy compliance and performance-improvement activities, and maintaining regular, predictable attendance and adherence to the assigned schedule.

Requirements

• Ability to evaluate options and make efficient decisions.
• Less than one year of packaging experience.
• Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with multiple programs and use of the internet and email.
• Manual dexterity and arm and upper-body range of motion sufficient to use a keyboard, mouse, and telephone for 7–8 hours per day.
• Speech and hearing sufficient for in-person communication for 7–8 hours per day.
• Vision sufficient for use of a computer monitor.
• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for 7–8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift 50–60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and packaging prescriptions or paperwork accurately, attentively, and efficiently.
• Prioritize or multitask to complete processing for time-sensitive medications.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Perform Material Handler duties as required.
• Pack 800–1,000 prescriptions in an eight-hour shift after one month in the role and completion of training.
• Report misconduct, suspicious activity, or unethical activity to the Compliance Officer.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with laws and regulations, help the pharmacy meet or exceed accreditation standards, and implement best practices in pharmacy activities.
• Participate in the pharmacy’s performance improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and adhere to the assigned work schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Vacation time: up to 10 days accrued during the first year, with accrual beginning immediately.
• An annual incentive plan and stock options may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed