Pharmacy Clerk- 24 hrs, Sterling
Company: Kaiser
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, supports the workflow
of the pharmacy department by greeting patients, stocking supplies
and pharmaceuticals, and operating cash control systems.Essential
Functions:- Greets members in a courteous and caring manner.
Answers telephone consistent with the service standards, requesting
pharmacist's intervention when appropriate.- Assists members by
informing them of the status of their prescription in the filling
process and answering basic benefit questions.- Files filled
prescriptions in pick up bins. Removes not picked up medications
from the bins and processes them appropriately. Sorts and files
prescription hard copies in readily retrievable form.- Protects
confidentiality of the patient's medical and drug profile from
other members and personnel.- Receives payment for prescription and
over the counter medication and supply sales. Operates the cash
register and issues receipts. Enters payment claims for third party
cardholders where appropriate. Balances cash register drawers and
-prepares bank deposits.- Keeps pharmacy work areas clean and well
stocked with supplies. Assists in restocking of drugs and medicines
on pharmacy shelves.- Assists in the shipping, handling, invoicing,
and delivery of medications and supplies to medical facility
departments, interdepartmental pharmacies or to patients.- Assists
with clerical duties related to the prescription refill and mail
order processes where appropriate. This includes customer service
and telecommunication, shipping and handling, etc. (Mail Order
Pharmacy).- Assists with clerical duties related to infusion
therapy services where appropriate. This includes customer service
and telecommunication, shipping and handling of IV medications and
supplies, delivery arrangements, etc. (Home Infusion Pharmacy).-
Performs other related duties as directed.Mon-4pm to 11pm, Tue-4pm
to 10pm, Thur-4pm to 10pm and Fri-4pm to 9pm.RPCO#2964--Basic
Qualifications:Experience--- N/AEducation--- High School Diploma or
General Education Development (GED) required.License,
Certification, Registration--- Compliance with all state board of
pharmacy rules and licensing requirements where
applicable.--Additional Requirements:--- Bending, lifting,
stretching, repetitive hand and wrist motions.--- Ability to
communicate effectively with members and coworkers.--- Ability to
operate a cash register.--- Basic keyboarding skills.--- Basic
arithmetic skills.--- Ability to solve problems.Preferred
Qualifications:--- Eligibility to enroll in formal pharmacy
technician training, if desired.Job Schedule: Job Category:
Pharmacy
Keywords: Kaiser, Germantown , Pharmacy Clerk- 24 hrs, Sterling, Human Resources , Ashburn, Maryland
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