Pharmacy Clerk

Position Title: Pharmacy Clerk

Work Location: Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Assignment Duration: 3 months (Temp to hire)

Work Schedule: Sunday: 2pm-10:30 pm, Wednesday: 6 pm-10:30 pm, Thursday: 6 pm-10:30 pm, Friday: 2 pm-10:30 pm

Schedule: Part-time 24-30 Hours per week

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

* The ideal candidate will be able to fill prescription requests accurately and efficiently in an automated refill setting. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Support Associate prepares, packages, sorts and distributes medications in a fast-paced production environment.

* Maintains continuous, consistent workflow in order to meet daily production goals; and has the ability to work productively independently or in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules. Retrieve and process Unit of Use and Bulk items

* Read computer generated screens to find indicated medication on labeled shelves, verify size and strength of the product before filling order

* Replenish medication in automated cells to full capacity; opening large quantities of bottles and cases of product.

* Basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate appropriate number of units needed to fill prescription.

* Use of handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of product for replenishment.

* Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize, address and escalate issues

* Maintain focus and acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks with absolute accuracy.

* Maintains the pharmacy floor in a clean and orderly condition.

* Understands and abides by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.

* Processes orders for shipping including folding/packing paperwork and attaching shipping label.

* Ability to fill, pack and ship prescriptions with 100% accuracy and efficiency using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and our organization supported hardware and software.

* Also responsible for housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

* Adheres to and promotes our organization's Shared ICARE Principles

* Mandatory overtime required based on business need.

Qualification & Experience:

* HS diploma/GED or equivalent experience

* Able to lift up to 30lbs. Able to select and lift objects from shelves and carry to order filling line. Able to consistently carry 20 - 30 lbs. of merchandise.

* Standing/walking continuously during the shift (8+hours per day)

* Requires bending, twisting, reaching, grasping and pinching.

* Basic math, reading and writing skills required.

* Visual acuity to read computer screens, handheld scanners and labels

* Working knowledge of pharmacy operations and professional standards

* Good computer skills

* Warehouse experience a plus

* Exhibit customer service to all team members and strong interpersonal skills in a constantly changing production environment.

* Pharmacy Tech degree (not required in NYS)

* Excellent attention to detail

* Quality focused

* Climate controlled environment

* Positive Attitude - handles adversity and ambiguity well