Outpatient Pharmacy Clerk - FT - Days - ECH Outpatient Pharmacy @ MV
El Camino Health · Mountain View, CA · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$24.22–$36.32/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist patients at the pharmacy counter and by phone.
- Receive, verify, and route new and refill prescriptions for processing.
- Accurately enter patient, prescriber, and insurance information into the pharmacy system.
- Process/type prescriptions.
- Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system to process payments, insurance claims, and refunds while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.
- Aid pharmacists and technicians in maintaining efficient workflow and ensuring timely service.
- Restock inventory, check expiration dates, and maintain organized and clean/dust pharmacy shelves and storage areas.
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, recordkeeping, and managing prescription logs.
- Support compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations for controlled substances and patient confidentiality.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives as directed by pharmacy leadership.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- College coursework in healthcare, life sciences, or pharmacy is preferred.
- Prior retail or outpatient pharmacy experience is preferred.
- One to two years of customer service or cashier experience is required.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills are necessary.
- A basic understanding of pharmacy operations, medications, and medical terminology is required.
- Clerical and mathematical accuracy for cash handling and prescription processing is important.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
- Must comply with institutional and state requirements for non-licensed pharmacy support personnel.
- Requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Commitment to providing a distinctive and delightful customer experience that reflects the values of the institution.