Pharmacy Clerk - Part Time
Lewis Drug Stores · Tea, SD · 2 wk ago
Part-time
About the role
The Pharmacy Clerk is the first point of contact for pharmacy patients and handles all patient/customer interactions in a prompt, professional, and friendly manner.
Responsibilities
- Learn and perform Lewis Drug policies and procedures daily.
- Professionally manage and assist with patient wait times, sales, returns, and complaints.
- Answer phone calls promptly and politely.
- Obtain and maintain pertinent patient information to ensure prescriptions are filled accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain patient confidentiality according to the HIPAA Act.
- Prepare paperwork and compile medications for delivery and mail-out orders.
- Manage and serve drive-thru patients efficiently (if applicable).
- Log into various software systems, use a cash register, and perform data entry.
- Stock supplies, clean work and patient areas, and prepare the pharmacy for the next day’s operations.
- Promote Lewis initiatives and represent the company positively to patients and communities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pharmacist or Pharmacist.
Role Expectations
- Neat and clean appearance.
- Eagerness to help patients with a positive and friendly attitude.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Self-starter with willingness to take direction when needed.
- Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills.
- Work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Dependable attendance and job performance.
- Initiative to plan and complete daily activities in coordination with the pharmacy team.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (or in progress).
- Basic math and computer skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods and move quickly between workstations.
- Full range of motion in hands, wrists, and arms (e.g., picking up small items, grasping, turning objects).
- Frequent movement to access products and supplies at varying heights.
- Ability to lift/move items up to 40 lbs occasionally, up to 10 lbs frequently, and less than 10 lbs constantly.
- Visual requirements: near and far vision (with or without correction), depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
- Ability to communicate verbally with staff and patients.
- Capability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting (e.g., data entry, phone calls, patient service).
Benefits
Full-time Employees
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- HSA, FSA, and LPFSA options.
- Voluntary benefits: life, long-term disability, life/long-term care hybrid, cancer, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection.
- Employee discount.
- Retirement savings (401k).
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid volunteer time.
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Discounted logowear.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Part-time Employees
- Employee discount.
- Retirement savings (401k).
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Discounted logowear.
- Employee Assistance Program.