Pharmacy Technician

Shoprite - Albany, NY

Job Summary:
To assist the Pharmacist in providing medication and other healthcare products to patients/customers accurately and with the highest level of customer care.

Essential Job Functions:
The essential job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to make change with all denominations of American currency.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties
• Must complete the HIPAA Privacy and Security training modules.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, HIPAA, the drug enforcement agency and the food and drug administration.                                  
• Must exhibit the utmost professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with patients and their health information.                         
• Meet all work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Job Responsibilities:
The job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.  
• Maintain Department sanitation and QA standards by cleaning and sanitizing all work surfaces, utensils and equipment.  Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Greet all customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Accept authorization from a patient, or patient’ physician to process a refill, provided that prescription remains the same.
• Collect and input a patient’s information for processing a prescription.
• Assist the Pharmacist in processing a prescription, counting and labeling a prescription.
• Organize and stock pharmaceuticals as directed by Pharmacist.  
• Help customers locate OTC stock.
• Knowledgeable of products carried in the department.
• Be knowledgeable in the company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local regulations as they pertain to the Pharmacy operation.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Comply with all ShopRite Service Priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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