What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Clerk position at Zempleo?
OVERVIEW:
Our client, a Global Fortune 50 organization and one of world's largest distributors of Health care systems, Medical supplies & Pharmaceutical products, seeks an accomplished “Pharmacy Clerk”
Position: Pharmacy Clerk
Location: Cheektowaga, NY (Full address: 2873 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY 14227-1036)
Duration: 3 months temp-to-hire!!!
Pay rate: $17.50/hr on W2
Note:
- Onsite Role | Work Location: 2873 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY 14227-1036
- Work schedule: [Part time, 24 to 32 hours a week] Fridays and Sundays are mandatory {Sunday – 9:00am-2:00pm | Monday - 9:00am-2:00pm | Tuesday – 9:00am-2:00pm | Wednesday– 9:00am-2:00pm | Friday – 9:00am-5:30pm}
- Potential for Contract Extension or FTE: Yes, possible conversion.
- Interview Process: virtual interview
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- 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 McKesson supported hardware and software.
- Also responsible for housekeeping and other duties as assigned.
- Adheres to and promotes the Company’s Shared ICARE Principles
- Mandatory overtime required based on business need. Communication via phone, email, in-person interactions
Roles and responsibilities:
- 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
- Positive Attitude – handles adversity and ambiguity well
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Pharmacy Technician: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Pharmacy Technician License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
