Pharmacy Clerk, 1st Shift, North Tower Pharmacy

Department:

38594 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Retail Pharmacy: North Tower

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Work Schedule is Monday thru Friday, no weekends. Shift will alternate between 7:00am-3:30pm and 9:30am-6:00pm. Will be required to work select holidays.

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities

Collects patient information, answers questions accurately, accepts payments, and thanks all customers

Enters information into the computer database as required by law and follows all cash handling policies and procedures. Ensures accurate cash, check and credit card transactions.

Answers telephone and refers caller to appropriate personnel when needed

Responsible for maintaining the front end of the pharmacy. Assists with stock maintenance to ensure that quality drug products and supplies are available when needed.

Performs or assists with stocking and inventory of supplies and products, which includes unpacking, inspecting items for damage, and ensuring products have accurate pricing and are put away correctly

Assists with or sets up merchandise displays and reconciles merchandise orders

May perform packaging, mailing, and cashiering for mailed prescriptions

Adheres to general pharmacy standards to promote a cooperative work environment through communication and team building

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification / Registration / License

Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements

Experience

No work experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Good Mathematic skills

Attention to details

Good customer service, communication, organization, problem resolution, and process development skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work semi-independently within a team environment, be self-motivated and take initiative appropriately

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb and reach about shoulders throughout the workday

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Must be able to use hands with fine manipulation when using computer keyboard, cash register, and retail items

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders

Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material

Must have functional vision, touch and hearing

Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease

Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Interacts with customers by providing a high level of customer care and service in a positive and professional manner. Responsible for gathering patient information, providing answers to questions, processing payments, maintaining the security of cash, and stocking the front end of the pharmacy.