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Warehouse Associate/ Pharmacy Clerk

Avcend2 months ago
Cheektowaga, NY, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description

Your Responsibilities

  • 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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

Additional Qualifications/Job Information

  • 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
  • Climate controlled environment
  • Positive Attitude – handles adversity and ambiguity well

Required Skills

Prescription filling
Basic mathematics
Inventory management
Computer skills
Attention to detail
Problem resolution
HIPAA compliance
Customer service