Pharmacy Clerk

Purpose:

 To provide courteous customer service and assist the pharmacist in maintaining the clean and orderly appearance of the pharmacy area, prioritizing work, and processing and filling prescription orders in compliance with federal and State laws and 986 Pharmacy policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Maintains a professional and friendly manner with all patients when responding to their requests or when necessary referring them to the pharmacists.  Answers the phone and refers phone requests from physicians, patients, and others which require a pharmacist's knowledge, to the pharmacists.  Accepts the written prescription or refill information from patients, confirms completeness of patient record and requests missing information as appropriate, and retrieves the patient's pharmacy record(s) for verification by the pharmacist.  Applies basic prescription reading skills to the written prescription upon date entry.

Basic prescription reading skills include:

dosage form differentiation, directions, pharmacy calculations and product recognition.  Accesses the pharmacy computer to obtain complete patient record (on both cash and third party prescriptions) and verifies third party parameters.  Inputs, accesses, processes, and retrieves data from the pharmacy computer, including speed codes and drug interaction data, as state laws permit.  Directs professional inquires to the pharmacist's attention for his/her approval.  Where allowed by law, informs the patient of the availability of generic alternative products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES

 Maintains proper organization of product in each bay and at each counter in regards to established 986 Pharmacy procedures.  Maintains the clean appearance of the pharmacy area.  Replenishes pharmacy supply of vials, bottles, bags, and other supplies.  Records product needed on "want list".  Operates patient sales resister by processing individual patients purchases; accurately reads and records prices for items purchased.  Totals patient orders; collects cash, checks, and credit cards, gift certificates and coupons from patients; and enters amount and type of payment in accordance with established 986 Pharmacy policies and procedures.  Accurately counts out appropriate change to the patient.  Bags all products and includes the receipt.  Deliver medications to the patient's homes or facilities on an emergency basis - will be reimbursed for mileage and time if using personal vehicle. If needed, company car will be used.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

 Returns discarded non-pharmacy merchandise to its proper location.  In areas outside of the pharmacy, keeps the merchandise clean, stocked and properly displayed.  Performs other duties as assigned by pharmacist or store management.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

 Exposure to cleaning chemicals

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 Must meet all state laws and regulations.  The ability to read, understand, and interpret technical written data.  Ability to readily adapt to changes in schedules and work priorities.  Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  Must hold a valid and current CA driver license if job duty requires delivery

COVID-19

Precaution(s): Remote interview process Personal protective equipment provided or required Plastic shield at work stations Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Hours per week: 30-39

Work Remotely No Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Pharmacy Technician Experience:

1 year (Preferred)

Customer Service:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

PTCB Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person