Pharmacy Clerk

$31,200 - $32,386/Yr

Kinney Drugs - Lyons, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Lyons, NY

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Clerk assists pharmacy staff in managing incoming prescriptions, delivering filled prescriptions to patients, and performing cashier duties. This role operates under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and adheres to standard procedures to ensure efficient pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the triaging of incoming prescriptions.
• Verify and gather necessary patient information including name, address, phone number, date of birth, allergies, chronic conditions, request for non-safety caps, and insurance information.
• Assess the workload, establish the prescription pick-up time, and queue the prescription for processing.
• Assist in the delivery of prescriptions to the patient, including obtaining patient signatures.
• Perform cash register duties within the Pharmacy Department.
• Provide quality customer service to all customers.
• Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a professional environment, including replenishment of necessary vials and dispensing containers, labels, and computer paper supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient information.
• Keep current with all State and Federal requirements as related to conditions of employment.
• Perform all store clerk duties as needed.
• Complete all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED.
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher.
• Preferred: Hospital or retail pharmacy experience.