PT Pharmacy Technician Certified State/National
The GIANT Company · Altoona, PA · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
At The GIANT Company we're committed to making our stores and facilities better every day for our team members, customers, and communities. The primary purpose of this job is to fill prescriptions, help customers, unpack totes, answer telephone calls, and answer questions within specified limits. Team members are required to be either state or nationally certified.
Responsibilities
- Review the work schedule, check equipment, and fill supplies at the start of the shift.
- Move totes, open totes, unpack incoming supplies, and stock items on appropriate shelves.
- Clean shelving, check inventory levels, and inspect product for expiration dates.
- Assist customers and answer telephone calls; verify customer identification when required.
- Complete the prescription filling process, including data entry and product dispensing.
- Maintain state or national certification and license independently.
- If certified to immunize, complete the immunization process for customers.
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must meet state-required minimum age.
- Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
- Must be able to read, write, communicate, and understand English to complete job duties and comply with company policies and safety regulations.
- Must complete the company introductory (probationary) period of 60 days.
- Must meet ergonomic and physical requirements, including physical base scores for this position.
- Must be able to use or learn to use equipment and tools required for the job.
- Must perform all job functions safely and meet company performance standards.
- Must agree to wear assigned clothes and shoes approved for this job.
- Must have and maintain valid specialty licenses, certificates, or permits required for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understand and follow company policy and procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manual and employee manual.
- Comply with all state and federal laws, pharmacy rules, and standards.
- Know MSDS information about all materials used during work.
- Complete Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Right-to-Know, and HIPAA for Pharmacy Associates training.
- Complete all additional pharmacy training requirements.
Physical Requirements
- Shift hours: minimum 4-hour shift or more depending on business needs.
- Job cycles: continual maximum.
- Lift/carry: up to 50 lbs.
- Stand 55%, walk 45%, sit 0%.
- Category IV: lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Maximum static pull: 20 lbs.