Pharmacy Clerk - Part Time

at  Community Medical Centers Inc

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Clerk is responsible for clerical duties normally encountered in the every day activities of a pharmacy practice. The Pharmacy Clerk reports to the Director of Pharmacy Services

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm; applicant to provide certificate
• A preference will be given for those individuals with the ability to communicate in Spanish and English, written, and verbal.
• Valid California drivers license, proof of auto insurance, and personal transportation

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of prescription drugs and the dispensing function to check for correctness
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and public
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform arithmetical computations and use calculator
• Ability to type 40 wpm
• Ability to operate a cash register
• Skill in translating pharmaceutical instructions to patients into Spanish
• Skill in keeping records for inventory control

• Enter patient prescription information into the computer
• Translate prescription directions into Spanish
• Help translate and communicate information between patients of all age groups and pharmacist
• Periodically inventory and track expiration dates of medications
• Perform general typing and filing
• Performs various clerical, bookkeeping, and record keeping functions
• Performs related work as required