Pharmacy Technician, Retail

Responsibilities

I. JOB SUMMARY:

• Assists the pharmacist in the processing and filling of prescriptions and medication/medical supply orders.
• Reviews and enters orders & patient information into the pharmacy computer system.
• Processes and assists in the maintenance of pharmacy inventory.
• Performs sales transactions and provides customers/patients with information about medications, health insurance, and other health care related services.
• Files third‑party insurance claims on paper and electronically.

Typical Physical Demands

A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Finger dexterity.
• Seeing.
• Hearing.
• Speaking.

B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Lift floor to waist between 21-35 lbs.; lift waist to shoulder between 21-35 lbs.; carry between 21-35 lbs.; push and pull between 36-50 lbs.
• Frequent: N/A
• Constant: N/A

C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Sit; stoop/bend; kneel; twist; squat.
• Frequent: Reach to shoulder level; reach above head; gripping.
• Constant: Stand; walk.

Typical Working Conditions

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.
• Exposure to noise/vibration from office/pharmacy equipment.
• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals and contact with patients with communicable diseases.
• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending on area of assignment.
• Work environment is fast‑paced, crowded and may be stressful.

Minimum Qualifications

A. EDUCATION:

• Completion of pharmacy technical program or on‑the‑job education/pharmacy work experience preferred.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

C. EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of work experience, preferably as pharmacy technician/clerk.
• Experience to demonstrate:
• Ability to handle cash transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to be accurate and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work in a high‑volume, sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to operate different machines such as computer, calculator, cash register.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

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