RX STUDENT 3YR
Costco Wholesale
Position Summary
Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, dispenses prescription medications in high-volume pharmacies and provides high-level member service.
Job Duties
- Dispenses prescription medications, measures and counts medication into appropriate containers.
- Labels prescriptions and applies appropriate warning stickers.
- Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone.
- Selects substitutions when necessary.
- Obtains patient medical history and maintains confidential computer records.
- Checks prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for drug interactions.
- Counsels customers on proper medication usage.
- Provides prompt and courteous customer service.
- Answers customer questions about over-the-counter medication and product location.
- Addresses other customer concerns, including insurance issues.
- Preserves customer confidentiality.
- Assists in perpetual inventory of Schedule II to V controlled substances.
- Participates in twice-yearly inventory of Department 92 and 93.
- Meets proper department production, record keeping, and product storage procedures and standards.
- Follows safety and security procedures.
- Executes proper Central Fill and DUR functions.
- Delivers immunizations.
- Approves and submits orders for equipment and supplies.
- Orders products using a computer system.
- Coordinates proper maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.
- Ability to operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery.
- Assists with department duties as necessary.
- Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
Intern Pay Rates
- 1st year interns: $18/hr
- 2nd year interns: $20/hr
- 3rd year interns: $22/hr
- 4th year intern: $24/hr
Requirements
- Open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business.
- Proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required upon hire.