Job Title : Pharmacy Clerk
Reports to : Chief Pharmacist, Staff Pharmacist
Status : Non-Exempt
Summary
The Pharmacy Clerk's primary responsibility is patient / customer care. This position is the first point of contact for pharmacy patients and will handle all patient / customer interactions in a prompt, professional and friendly manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Learn Lewis Drug policies and procedures and perform them daily
- Professionally manage and assist in all patient wait times, sales, returns, and complaints
- Answer phone calls promptly and in a polite manner
- Obtain and maintain pertinent information from patients so prescriptions can be filled accurately and efficiently
- Maintain the confidentiality of patients' private medical information according to the HIPPA Act
- Prepare paperwork and compile medications for delivery and mail out orders
- Manage and serve drive-thru patients in an efficient manner (if applicable)
- Ability to log into a variety of software systems and use a cash register
- Stock supplies, clean work area, clean patient area, and prepare pharmacy for next day's operations
- Promote Lewis initiatives and represent Lewis in a positive manner to our patients and communities
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pharmacist / Pharmacist
Employee Role Expectations
Must be neat and clean in appearanceEagerness to help patients with a positive and friendly attitudeStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitaskMust be a self-starterWillingness to take direction when neededAbility to maintain composure when dealing with challenging situationsAbility and desire to learn new skillsWork effectively as part of a team to support the entire pharmacy, as well as individuallyAble to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingLearn new software systems and type (data entry) accurately and efficientlyDependable in attendance and job performancePossess the initiative to plan for and complete daily activities in coordination with other pharmacy team membersQualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required (or in progress)Ability to handle transactions accurately and responsiblyBasic math and computer skillsPhysical Requirements
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move quickly from one workstation to anotherWork with full range of hands, wrists, and arms (i.e. Ability to pick up and pinch small items with fingers, and seize, hold, grasp or turn objects with hands)Constantly positions self or moves about the pharmacy to access product and supplies from varying height levelsAbility to lift / move items up to 40 lbs occasionally, up to 10 lbs frequently, and less than 10 lbs constantlyVisual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correctionMust have depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of visionMust have ability to communicate verbally with staff and patientsMust be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced setting (data entry, answering phones, waiting on patients, etc.)Benefits (Full-time employees)
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceHSA, FSA, LPFSA optionsVoluntary options : life, long-term disability, life / long-term care hybrid, cancer, critical illness, accident, identity theft protectionEmployee discount, includes prescriptionsRetirement savings (401k)Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid volunteer timeCompany paid short term disabilityCompany paid life insuranceDiscounted logowearEmployee Assistance ProgramBenefits (Part-time employees)
Employee discount, includes prescriptionsRetirement savings (401k)Paid Time Off (PTO)Discounted logowearEmployee Assistance Program