Pharmacy Customer Service Associate Job at Walgreens (Columbia)

Job Description

When you step behind the counter as a pharmacy customer service associate, you’ll always be front and center. Each day is a new opportunity to build relationships and help customers, helping them find more joyful lives through better health. And we’ll make sure you get some joy yourself. Our pharmacies are filled with innovation, new technologies and so many ways to learn and grow. You’ll get the tools and support you need to move your career forward. And we can’t wait to you see how far you can go.

Job Responsibility

Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience
Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service
In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy
Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions
Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services
Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience
Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members
Provides customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service
Recommends items for sale to customer and recommends trade-up and/or companion items
Registers customer purchases on assigned cash register, collects cash and distributes change as requested
processes voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges as needed
Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products
Keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, takes inventory, and maintains records
Checks in and prices merchandise as required
Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions
Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow
Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program
Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct
Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities
Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians
Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager
Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals
Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages, shortages, order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs
Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products
Constructs and maintains displays, including promotional, seasonal, super structures, and sale merchandise
Completes resets and revisions as directed
Assists with separation of food items and product placement as specified by policies/procedures
For consumable items, assists in stock rotation, using the first in, first out method and restock outs
Has working knowledge of store systems and store equipment
Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products
Assumes web pick-up responsibilities
Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance
Complies with all company policies and procedures
maintains respectful relationships with coworkers
Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned
Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration
Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager or assigned by corporate and acquires continuing education credits
Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments

Requirements

Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.

Nice to have

six months of experience in a retail environment
prior work experience with Walgreens
good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications
good computer skills
knowledge of store inventory control
PTCB certification

What we offer

Health, dental and vision
Prescription coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
Employee discount
Work & life resources
Career development programs

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