What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Clerk position at Hometown Pharmacy?
Hometown Pharmacy is a part of a fast growing, family-oriented group of independent pharmacies looking for a Full Time Pharmacy Clerk to work at our Chillicothe location.
We are looking for a dependable individual that will operate registers, provide excellent customer service, and learn processes to type and fill prescriptions. You will assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision and in accordance with state and federal regulations, with technical functions in the pharmacy. Such functions may include measuring, counting, labeling, record keeping, and communicating with patients and other healthcare professionals. Ensures customer satisfaction by handling each customer in a prompt, professional, and friendly manner. We are looking for high energy technicians who are motivated, able to multitask and have excellent customer service skills.
Highly competitive pay rate commensurate with experience. No nights, Sundays, or holidays. Benefits, Paid Time Off and 401k with a company match, employee discount, and other benefits available. Fulltime positions are offered Medical/Dental/Vision benefits.
Pharmacy Technician experience is preferred but not required, we will train you!
Responsibilities
- Follow company policies and procedures including register performance, security issues, and confidentiality
- Greet customers and answer questions
- Receive prescriptions and check their validity
- Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate
- Resolve issues when they arise (e.g. rejected insurance claims)
- Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions
- Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory
- Undertake administrative tasks as assigned
- Comply with all security measures and quality standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Proven experience as pharmacy technician is a plus
- Experience with an online prescription system is a plus
- Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement is a plus
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Reliable with a keen eye for detail
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent time management skills, and a commitment to maintaining consistent attendance.
Pharmacy technicians must be registered with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Any person not currently registered with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician must obtain registration prior to commencing employment in a Missouri pharmacy. Assistance with this process is available.