Pharmacy Technician - MISSOURI Price Chopper #325 Grain Valley, 64029 Afternoons 12pm to 7pm

Cosentino's Food Stores•Grain Valley, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists customers with pharmaceutical and other wellness needs in a safe and courteous manner. The position formally reports to the Pharmacist in Charge and is classified as non-exempt. The stated schedule is afternoons, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

Complete ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.
Demonstrate the verbal, interpersonal, basic math, reading, and written communication skills required for the position.
Be able to operate necessary equipment safely and competently.
Reach overhead with both arms, twist at the waist, and lift objects with both hands weighing up to 15 pounds.
Stand and walk for long periods on hard surfaces; occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds; bend and squat, at times to floor level.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician Certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, retail pharmacy software, and point-of-sale systems.
Ability to climb a ladder, possibly up to 5 feet.

Responsibilities

Apply the Cosentino Customer Service Standards and provide courteous service to customers dropping off and picking up new and refilled prescriptions.
Verify the patient’s name and address, when applicable, and check the legibility of the prescriber’s name.
Process cash-register transactions and third-party documents for prescriptions.
Provide customers with relevant instructions, side-effect information, and medication descriptions; arrange consultations with the Pharmacist when requested.
Obtain customer signatures for prescriptions received and direct appropriate calls and questions to the Pharmacist.
Fill prescription books or new prescriptions, retrieve requested refills, prepare prescription labels, and file patient profiles.
Maintain prescription-vial bins and process incoming orders, checking shipments against invoices and verifying remaining shelf life.
Remove outdated stock as often as directed by the Pharmacist in Charge; apply price stickers and stock items, including refrigerated items when required.
Clean pharmacy shelves and work areas and maintain the premises in a satisfactory state of cleanliness.
Follow and encourage compliance with health regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety procedures.
Resolve customer complaints professionally and involve the Pharmacist in Charge when appropriate.
Operate necessary equipment safely and competently, meet or exceed productivity standards, and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
Communicate department issues and concerns to the Pharmacist in Charge; complete additional management-assigned tasks, assist other stores or departments as needed, and learn new skills when necessary.
Contact physician offices by fax or phone for additional refills or to address issues as necessary.