Senior Pharmacy Clerk

Company: Kaiser
Location: San Carlos
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a Manager/Supervisor, directs, checks, trains and provides feedback on the work of subordinate Pharmacy Clerks/Assistants. Adjusts work schedules, assigns and prioritizes workflow.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Directs, checks, trains and provides feedback on the work of subordinate Pharmacy Clerks/Assistants.
• Adjusts work schedules, assigns and prioritizes workflow.
• Provides in-person and telephone reception.
• Receives and direct new and refill prescriptions for further processing.
• Produces computerized or typed prescription labels.
• Packages and sells filled prescriptions and pharmaceutical merchandise.
• Assists pharmacy personnel with clerical functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire, or discipline.
  
  Grade 5
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  Experience
  • N/A Education
    • High School Diploma/GED. License, Certification, Registration
      • N/A Additional Requirements:
        • 30 WPM/or/6,000 KPH.
        • Requires working knowledge/familiarity with pharmaceutical nomenclature (generic vs. trade name equivalents), usual dosages and dosage forms.
        • Ability to read, understand and transcribe pharmaceutical information from the prescription form.
        • Effective customer service and telephone reception skills.
        • Effective functional direction or persuasive communication skills and ability.
        • Ability to prioritize work flow and resolve problems required.
        • Good general clerical ability and mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
        • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
        • Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and to read fine print.
        • Requires the ability to lift/transport 1-50 lbs., light to moderate carrying, pulling, pushing, walking and frequent bending, stooping and reaching.
        • Ability to operate cash register, pharmacy computer systems and other equipment.
        • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
        • Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Preferred Qualifications:
          • N/A
            Job Schedule:
            Job Category: Pharmacy

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