PT Pharmacy Technician III Advanced Certified

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine in 1883, and remains deeply connected to its local roots. The company actively seeks out farmers and producers for its Local program, supporting local foods, farmland preservation, traditions, and jobs. Hannaford was the first major U.S. supermarket to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

Responsibilities

• Greet all customers and provide prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing prescriptions, including accurate data entry, retrieving, counting, or pouring medications, and labeling products.
• Ensure customers receive all their prescriptions in a timely manner.
• Maintain pharmacy records in accordance with standard practice and legal requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer and company information.
• Help customers find over-the-counter items.
• Follow and adhere to attendance and paid time off policies.
• Coordinate and assist with scheduling.
• Understand and adhere to state-specific and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist in maintaining pharmacy inventory, including ordering and returning products, stocking shelves, and proper separation and return of outdated products.
• Maintain knowledge of physical inventory procedures and assist in the physical inventory process, including analyzing variance reports and reports from Control D.
• Review and understand ACIS reports.
• Assist in third-party audits as needed.
• Share responsibility for department maintenance and cleanliness, ensuring quality appearance and presentation.
• Maintain and assist with ordering pharmacy department supplies (e.g., bottles, bags, labels, staples).
• Observe, adhere to, and understand all company policies and standard practices.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance and comply with company dress code policies.
• Support company safety standards, communicate needed equipment repairs, and keep work areas free of debris and safety hazards.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect, fostering a positive and enthusiastic environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug testing as required.
• Maintain current national certification and state license as required.
• Maintain advanced certifications (e.g., immunizer certification) and requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong keyboard skills and demonstrated ability to learn new software applications.
• Effective time management skills and a sense of urgency.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a stressful environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to prioritize multiple minor projects while maintaining customer focus.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Open schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Desire and ability to learn all aspects of pharmacy operations, including involvement with store leadership, scheduling, and other delegated duties.
• Desire and ability to train other department associates in all areas pertaining to department operation.
• Promote and participate in initiatives to grow the pharmacy business as required.

Physical Requirements

• Stand 100% of the shift with occasional short-distance walking.
• Use of computer, pharmacy filling equipment, and register 90% of the time.
• Frequent/continuous use of hands to handle various sizes of containers, manipulate individual pills/capsules, and operate counting equipment.
• Clerical accuracy and mathematical skills, including the ability to operate a cash register.
• Frequent use of office supplies, communication devices, and computer systems.
• Frequent/continuous reaching, grasping, lifting, and carrying up to 20 lb. below the waist and at or above shoulder level.
• Repetitive bending at the knees and waist throughout the workday.
• Sufficient visual acuity and audio capability to process prescriptions and service customers.

Pay

Salary range is between $21.80 - $29.00 hourly.