Technician Apprenticeship

The Youth Apprentice Pharmacy Technician offers hands-on experience for high school students looking to pursue a career in a professional pharmacy setting, supporting pharmacists and pharmacy staff while gaining practical skills and knowledge in pharmaceutical care and customer service. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent patient support.

Essential Functions of the Job:
Assist in the preparation and labeling of prescriptions under direct supervision.

Support inventory control by stocking shelves and organizing medication supplies.

Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, filing, and processing customer transactions at the register.

Learn and adhere to pharmacy laws, HIPAA regulations, and safety procedures.

Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the pharmacy work area.

Provide friendly, professional, and helpful service to customers.

Observe and assist with pharmacy workflow to understand the role of a pharmacy technician.

Benefits of the Apprenticeship:
Hands-on experience in the pharmacy field.

Opportunity to earn high school credit and/or certifications.

Develop skills that prepare you for future employment or post-secondary education.

Mentorship from experienced pharmacy professionals.

Non-Essential Functions of the Job:
Other duties/responsibilities as may be assigned

Supervisory Controls
Level of supervisory oversight and guidance is:
On-the-job training provided by licensed pharmacy staff.

Participation in related classroom instruction as required by the apprenticeship program.

Qualifications & Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education/Experience:
Currently enrolled in high school and participating in a Youth Apprenticeship Program.

Interest in pharmacy, healthcare, or a related field.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to follow directions and work under supervision.

Dependable, punctual, and committed to the program schedule.

Basic computer and math skills.

Skills:
Customer service: professionally answer phone calls, greet and assist customers

Work on prescription processing software\keyboarding
Use basic math skills to fill prescriptions and manage inventory
Conform to all HIPAA standards
Professional communication skills
Applies knowledge of top 200 brands of drugs and their generic equivalents and therapeutic classes of drugs
Applies and continues to gain knowledge about billing third parties, including Medicare and Medicaid

Attributes:
Motivated
Detail-Oriented
Excellent People Skills
Technical Skills

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Provided:
Computer
Software Program
Basic Office Supplies
Telephone
Friendly and knowledgeable work environment

Expected:
To maintain and actively practice proper business ethics and follow pharmacy laws
Abide by all Hometown Pharmacy Employee Standards of Conduct
During the course of business, an employee holding this position may have access to customer medical records, employment files and other information essential to our continued business success and must be maintained in a confidential manner.
Satisfactorily complete training and continuing education provided by Hometown Pharmacies

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Ability to stand for duration of shift
Ability to lift and carry up to twenty pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer
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