Pharmacy Clerk Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• 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 use discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient information.
• Vaccination certification is required if administering vaccines, as required by law.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift, including extended periods at a pharmacy counter or workstation.
• Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, point-of-sale transactions, and cleaning duties.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to bloodborne pathogens and sharps associated with pharmacy operations.

Nice To Haves

• Over six months up to one year of similar or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make customer interactions positive.
• Answer telephone calls promptly, assist callers, and take refill orders.
• Gather patient information required to prepare prescriptions.
• Stock received products and supplies, mark stickers accordingly, and keep pharmacy 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 when permitted by law and when the required certification is held.
• Clean the pharmacy, empty garbage, and remove trash to maintain a clean and inviting appearance.
• Maintain 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 complete special projects as assigned.
• Follow personal hygiene and dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.
• Count, pour, package, and label medications, and fill prescriptions under pharmacist supervision in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.