Pharmacy Technician - KANSAS - Cosentino's Price Chopper #405 120 E. 19th St

About the Role

To assist customers in their shopping experience by supporting their pharmaceutical and wellness needs in a safe, courteous manner. This is a non-exempt position that formally reports to the Pharmacist in Charge.

Requirements

Knowledge

• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan (essential).
• Pharmacy Technician Certification is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Retail Pharmacy Software, and POS System experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
• Courteously receive new and refilled prescriptions from customers for filling and accommodate them during pickup.
• Verify the name, address, and prescriber’s legibility for new prescriptions.
• Process cash register transactions for prescriptions.
• Provide necessary communications to customers, including instructions, side effects, and medication descriptions.
• Arrange customer consultations with the Pharmacist when requested.
• Procure signatures from customers for all prescriptions received.
• Answer incoming calls and direct them to the Pharmacist when appropriate (e.g., new prescriptions, medication questions).
• Complete and process third-party documents.
• Fill prescription books or new prescriptions and file patient profiles.
• Fill bins with prescription vials.
• Process incoming orders to verify items shipped match invoices.
• Check items for appropriate shelf life before expiration.
• Remove outdated stock as directed by the Pharmacist-in-Charge.
• Maintain cleanliness of Pharmacy shelves, work areas, and premises.
• Comply with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Resolve customer complaints professionally and involve the Pharmacist in Charge when necessary.
• Operate all necessary equipment safely and competently.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards for individual and team results.
• Demonstrate strong verbal, interpersonal, math, reading, and written communication skills.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Retrieve prescriptions requested for refills from files.
• Prepare labels for new or refill prescriptions.
• Fax or call physician offices for additional refills or issues.
• Affix price stickers to items and stock shelves or refrigerators as required.
• Maintain open communication with the Pharmacist in Charge regarding departmental issues or concerns.
• Support the company by completing additional tasks, assisting other stores/departments, and learning new skills as needed.

Physical Abilities

Essential Abilities

• Reaching overhead with both arms, twisting at the waist, and lifting objects up to 15 lbs with both hands.
• Standing and walking for long periods on hard surfaces (tile, asphalt, concrete).
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Bending and squatting, sometimes to floor level.

Non-Essential Abilities

• Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5 feet.