Pharmacy Technician Trainee

This position is a great opportunity that leads to a career! It is an apprenticeship program for our pharmacy team, which provides a pathway for those interested in becoming technicians. We offer on-the-job training and will cover the costs of the technician-trainee license, national board exam, and pharmacy technician license upon completion of the training.

Wage $13.63-$15.14 per hour

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

• Benefits (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off)
• 10% off groceries for you and your family
• Flexible scheduling
• Daily pay options
• Advancement opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:

Pharmacy Technician Trainees assist the Pharmacist in pharmacy operations and provide customer service while complying with federal and state laws.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Pharmacy Technician Trainees fill prescriptions accurately, including retrieving products and labeling containers.
• Respond to customer, physician, and vendor inquiries, deferring to the pharmacist as needed.
• Assist with monthly CII audits and maintain records for controlled substances.
• Understand billing and dispensing procedures under CMS DMEPOS guidelines.
• Stock inventory and manage product orders.
• Maintains all state and federal record keeping for controlled substances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES

• Pharmacy Technician Trainees accept the written prescription or refill information from customers; confirms completeness of patient record and requests missing information as appropriate, and retrieves the customer's pharmacy record(s) for verification.
• Accesses the pharmacy computer to obtain complete patient record (on both cash and third-party prescriptions) and verifies third party plan parameters.
• Orders product from preferred wholesale entity first, then other appropriate source as necessary or warranted.
• Stocks pharmacy product orders to specific bay locations.
• Maintains inventory levels to company goals, rotates stock, and utilizes RX return process.
• Executes daily third-party reports
• Pharmacy Technician Trainee cash register duties:
• Process customer transactions accurately and handle various payment methods.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy area.
• Adhere to dress code standards.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Know the location of OTC merchandise and assist with inventory reports.
• Attend company meetings for training and policy updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Exposure to cleaning and compounding chemicals and bloodborne pathogens.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid Pharmacy Technician Trainee license in Utah.
• Complete required training programs (e.g., HIPAA, FWA).
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work as part of a team.

DISCLAIMER This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities.

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.