"Position Summary:
Assist Pharmacists and customers. Role model and demonstrate the Company\'s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.
Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.
Essential Job Functions:
Model \""Customer 1st\"" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
Greet customers, handle cash register transactions
Check in/stock pharmaceuticals
Maintain pharmacy records
File filled prescriptions in pharmacy will call area
Maintain pharmacy equipment and work areas
Hand out refills when requested by the pharmacist
Handle non-professional phone calls, including:
o Patients requesting refills of a prescription by Rx number
o Physician\'s office requesting refill authorization
o Physician\'s office authorizing refill requests providing there are no changes in the prescription
o Calls related to price issues and pharmacy hours of operation
o Calls regarding the availability of goods and services
o Calls inquiring about the refill status or number of refills remaining
o Calls dealing with the ordering of drugs and supplies from wholesalers and distributors
Count pours and label prescriptions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
Prepackage and label drugs for subsequent use under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
Process refill requests
Enter prescription data into the pharmacy computer system after receiving a request for a refill or a hard copy of a new prescription
Review the patient profile to retrieve information as directed by a licensed pharmacist
Handle unit dose packaging/blister packaging under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
Handle calls to and from the physician\'s office dealing with profile information where no interpretation is required (i.e., quantity, date of fill, price)
Reconstitute/restore medication previously altered for preservation and storage (accuracy checked and initialed by licensed pharmacist)
File prescriptions and assist in 24 hour post-prescription audits
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum Position Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus a minimum of one year pharmacy experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
Minimum 18 years of age
Ability to pass drug test
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work weekends on a regular basis, work any shift and work overtime as needed
Maintain confidentiality
Accuracy/attention to detail
Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
Ability to work within set time frames
Ability to continue education
Pharmacy Technician Certificate or state license, if required by state of employment (i.e. WA, OR)
Desired Previous Job Experience:
Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
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