Pharmacy Clerk

Pharmacy Technician

Provides accurate assistance in filling orders, performing clerical duties, and maintaining inventory.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assists and serves patients, including accepting prescriptions and obtaining pertinent information from patients.
• Input patients and prescription data into the pharmacy computer system to process prescriptions and maintain patient profiles.
• Assists in the billing and adjudication of prescription claims.
• Stocks shelves and bins with merchandise, vials, bottles, and supplies.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and written documentation, as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
• Assists Pharmacists as directed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience Required:

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in retail pharmacy.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent knowledge of Medical terminology.

Equipment Used:

• Computer and pharmacy software.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing
• Constant walking and occasional lifting of supplies and equipment.
• Detail oriented
• Superb organizational ability and exceptional analytical skills.
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

San Ysidro Health