Pharmacy Clerk - Part Time (Finance)
Purpose:
The Pharmacy Clerk assists the Pharmacy Manager and/or Staff Pharmacists with record-keeping responsibilities, handling incoming product shipments and general housekeeping duties in the pharmacy. Primary duties would include packing medications, sorting completed medications into totes, and bringing totes to delivery drivers. Furthermore, the Pharmacy Clerk must maintain and follow all board of Pharmacy regulations and department policies and procedures. Knowledge of pharmacy operations is preferred for this position. Must be organized, be able to work on several tasks at one time, enjoy repetitive tasks and work with minimum supervision.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Answering phones and directing customer calls to the appropriate personnel
- Handling problems / concerns in a calm manner and referring them to the pharmacist accordingly
- Packing completed medications for shipment to stores
- Scanning completed packages into totes
- Delivering/receiving totes from delivery drivers
- Packaging and labeling products
- Reviews invoices for products received
- Recordkeeping related to inventories, receipts, purchases, and deliveries
- Performing other clerical tasks as needed
- Unpacking and organizing incoming merchandise, including sorting items that require special handling
- Stocking shelves in the pharmacy
- Checking for outdated medications and processing quarterly expired drug returns
- Process outgoing/incoming store to store drug transfers
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment, work areas, and shelves
- Removing trash
- Notifying the pharmacist of any problems or malfunctions of equipment
- Promoting teamwork and working as a team
- Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
Job Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Possess basic math knowledge
- Possess organizational and time management skills
- Have a desire to learn and be self-motivated
- Be punctual regarding assigned work schedule
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees
- Ability to speak on the telephone
- Ability to communicate well both written and orally
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to sit for intermittent periods of time
- Ability to bend, reach, climb, and squat frequently
- Ability to type using a computer keyboard
Physical Environment:
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
- Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
