Pharmacist - Registered

Pharmacy Technician

Dispensing prescription medications in a high volume pharmacy. Provides a high level of member service.

Job Duties

• Dispenses prescription medications, measures and counts medication into appropriate containers.
• Labels prescriptions and applies appropriate warning stickers.
• Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone.
• Selects substitutions when necessary.
• Obtains patient medical history and maintains confidential computer records.
• Checks prescriptions and over the counter medications for drug interactions.
• Counsels customers on proper medication usage.
• Provides prompt and courteous customer service.
• Answers customer questions about over-the-counter medication and product location.
• Addresses other customer concerns including insurance issues.
• Preserves customer confidentiality.
• Assists in perpetual inventory of Schedule II to V controlled substances.
• Participates in twice yearly inventory of Department 92 and 93.
• Meets proper department production, record keeping, and product storage procedures and standards.
• Follows safety and security procedures.
• Assists with counter duties as necessary.
• Executes proper Central Fill and DUR functions.
• Delivers immunizations.
• Approves and submits orders for equipment and supplies.
• Orders products using a computer system.
• Coordinates proper maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.
• May be required to act as Pharmacist-in-Charge during part of shift, when Pharmacy Manager is not present: Acts as point of contact for regulatory, legal, third party insurance companies, and audit situations; monitors pharmacy to ensure complete legal compliance; supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants. Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

Costco Wholesale Corporation