Job Description

Department: Store Operations

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Reports to: Pharmacist

Founded in 1960, Duane Reade is the largest drug store chain in the metropolitan New York City area, offering a variety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, health and beauty care items, cosmetics, greeting cards, photo supplies, and photofinishing.

Position Summary:

Pharmacy technicians prepare prescriptions and provide other health-care products under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Retrieve and interpret medication orders; perform pharmaceutical calculations, taking into account patient and drug characteristics; enter medication orders into pharmacy computer system for pharmacist's review.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Verifies that the prescription information is complete and accurate

·         Retrieves, counts, pours, weighs, measures and sometimes mixes the medication

·         Prepares the prescription label, selects the type of container and affixes the prescription and other labels to the container

·         Prices and files the prescription and insures that it is checked by a Pharmacist before it is given to the patient

·         May establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms and stocks and takes inventory of prescription medications

·         Refers any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information or health matters to a Pharmacist

·         Performs any other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist

·         Scan merchandise on the register.

·         Stock merchandise on the shelves.

Qualifications:

Ability to:

·         Ensure the efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department.

·         Provide exceptional Customer Service.

·         PDX Computer experience.