Pharmacy Assistant

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to learn and develop the skills and abilities of a Pharmacist while attending Pharmacy school.

All duties and responsibilities must be completed under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Accept customer and prescription information, including refill authorization, from customers and doctor's offices.
• Fill customer prescriptions.
• Interact with physicians and utilize reference material to gain information on customers and prescriptions and to resolve any issues that arise.
• Learn Rite Aid's computer system; input customer and prescription data into the system.
• Ensure prompt service in the Pharmacy department by assisting customers and operating the cash register.
• Assist customers with medical-related issues and provide healthcare counseling.
• Remain knowledgeable of over-the-counter medications.
• Review and understand the company's policies and procedures.
• Assist with maintaining the Pharmacy department by keeping it clean and in order.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory reports, and will-calls to customers.
• Complete quality assurance duties applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy program required.

Pharmacy intern license required.

Fair Chance Act

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history.

New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD)

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits unlawful employment discrimination based on an individual's race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), familial status, marital/civil union status, religion, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status).

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Rite Aid maintains a strict policy prohibiting illegal drug activity and using, being under the influence of, or possessing illegal drugs and/or alcohol during the Work Day as well as on Company Property as defined in Rite Aid's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Rite Aid conducts post-offer pre-employment drug testing of all job candidates.

EEO Statement

Rite Aid is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment where individual differences are appreciated and respected.