Regional Pharmacy Technician Specialist
Rite Aid - Spokane Valley, WA
Employment Type : Full-Time
EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATE and LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus five (5) years’ experience in retail and/or pharmacy operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Rite Aid Pharmacy Technician University certification is required (or achieved within 6 months in role)
- Training Program certification in all modules and job class/codes up to and including “Technician Trainer”.
EXPERIENCE, SKILL and ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training
The following qualities are required:
- Minimum age of 18 years old as required by state law.
- Ability to pass drug test.
- Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
- Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
- Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to work weekends on a frequent basis.
- Ability to work extended days on a rare basis.
- Ability to work day or evening hours.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
- Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
- Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
- Knowledge of brand and generic drugs by name.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate training initiatives, operational execution, and mentor Pharmacy Associates. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
- Track & evaluate progress of training of Pharmacy Associates within the region through monitoring and observance, and make independent judgement decisions as needed
- Perform all functions necessary within the Pharmacy department to ensure prompt customer service.
- Assist Region Pharmacy Leader in the execution of Rite Aid programs.
- Conduct training according to established Rite Aid Pharmacy Technician Training Program curriculum.
- Participate with the interviewing, hiring and onboarding process and make recommendations
- Assists pharmacy manager to assess and provide mentoring and coaching for performance improvement
- Travel to stores within region to assist with training and development of Pharmacy Associates.
- Perform module and/or job certifications consistent with the Rite Aid Pharmacy Technician Training Program.