What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Belle Harbor Chemists?
ATTN: Applicant must know PrimeRx and PrimePOS. Hourly wage is determined by experience.
Position Summary
The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacist in all daily pharmacy operations, ensuring accurate prescription processing, exceptional customer service, and smooth workflow in a small, neighborhood-focused environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, reliability, and comfort working closely with both customers and a small team.
Key ResponsibilitiesPrescription Processing & Dispensing
- Receive, enter, and update prescriptions in the pharmacy system.
- Print labels and prepare medications for pharmacist verification.
- Count, measure, package, and label medications under pharmacist supervision.
- Assist the pharmacist with refill requests, prior authorizations, and prescription transfers.
- Maintain accuracy and compliance with New York State pharmacy regulations.
Customer Service & Front-of-Store Support
- Greet customers, answer phone calls, and handle general inquiries.
- Assist customers with OTC (over-the-counter) product selection and recommendations within permitted scope.
- Process sales transactions, insurance claims, and co-pays.
- Build friendly, long-term relationships with community customers.
Inventory & Stock Management
- Receive, unpack, and verify medication and supply orders.
- Restock shelves, rotate inventory, and monitor expiration dates.
- Communicate shortages or out-of-stock items to the pharmacist/owner.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace typical of a small community shop.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain patient records with confidentiality (HIPAA compliance).
- Manage insurance rejections and troubleshoot billing issues.
- Assist the pharmacist in maintaining logs, reports, and compliance documentation.
- Help with small-shop tasks (e.g., tidying, organizing front shelves).
Work Environment
- Family-run, community-focused NYC pharmacy.
- Close teamwork with the pharmacist/owner.
- Frequent interaction with long-term neighborhood customers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30