Dillon Stores

Pharmacy Technician

  • Dillon Stores
  • McPherson, KS
  • Full Time
  • 14 days ago
Salary
$15 - $17 / Hour

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Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

  • Perform all functions and responsibilities of Retail Pharmacy Clerk in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
  • Provide prompt, courteous customer service.
  • Utilize, update, and maintain data on Pharmacy computer system.
  • Operate cash register and scanning terminal.
  • Maintain Pharmacy files and records.
  • Order prescription merchandise from specified sources.
  • Process Third Party transactions and forms.
  • Call doctors’ offices for refill authorizations.
  • Fill and package nursing home accounts under direction of pharmacist where applicable.
  • Process prescriptions and maintain related systems under direction of pharmacist.
  • Increase store sales and profits.
  • Able to effectively communicate with customers and associates. 
  • Keep floors, clean, safe, and free from clutter.
  • Make clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
  • Answer phones and take customer orders, ensuring orders are completed on time and to the customer's 
  • satisfaction.
  • Keep inventory of current medications and process orders for new medication shipments. 
  • Stock shelves with medications.
  • Follow all current rules and duties of the Pharmacy, Company, and State and Federal laws, as made known.
  • Must keep work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
  • Adhere to company policies & procedures, particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, food safety, 
  • sanitation, and maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
  • Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

  • Standing & Walking – Frequent standing & walking. Estimated total time 8 hrs. Maximum continuous time up 
  • to 8 hrs.
  • Sitting – No work activities require sitting.
  • Lifting & Carrying – Max weight 20 lbs., average weight less than 5 lbs., distance carried up to 15 feet. Must 
  • frequently lift items under 10 lbs. and items between 11-25lbs., and rarely lift 26- 100 lbs.
  • Climbing – Frequently climbing plastic two-step stool.
  • Other – This position also requires frequent bending, squatting, and kneeling, as well as constant use of either 
  • arm or both for reaching in all directions. Other requirements include twisting, neck flexion/extension, cervical 
  • rotation, frequent forearm movement, and frequent or sustained awkward wrist positions.
  • Work Conditions – Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, and sudden changes in temperature.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

  • Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly. 
  • Ability to multi-task and set priorities. 
  • Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
  • Strong communication skills and diplomacy when dealing with people.
  • Must be able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, bulletins, etc.
  • Able to interact with doctors’ offices.
  • Able to effectively use Pharmacy computer system and equipment.
  • Able to perform Pharmacy clerk and/or checker duties.
  • Confidentially regarding customer records is expected as a condition of ongoing employment. 
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification (pass certification exam)
  • Skills to maintain computer files, records and paperwork.
  • Functional understanding of Third Party policies and procedures.
  • Vocabulary in pharmacy terms and abbreviations.
  • Knowledge of common drugs, dosage forms, and generic names.
  • Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and willingness to help all members of the 
  • department.
  • Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and 
  • customers.

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