Job Analysis
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Department: Pharmacy
Work Site: Climate controlled warehouse with concrete floor Job Code: Medium
I. Job Summary
Assists Pharmacist to fill, dispense prescriptions for customers. Assists customers at counter, retrieves prescriptions, rings up customers. Orders and stocks drugs, supplies, and over-the-counter merchandise.
Updates patient records and inventory, processes invoices, and makes accounting entries using computerized system.
II. Identification of Job Functions
Essential Functions and Tasks:
Assists customers at counter and retrieves filled prescriptions. Rings up orders. Receives payment,
1) makes change, processes checks, credit and debit charges. Provides prompt and courteous customer service. Answers phones, directs customers to product location. Preserves customer confidentiality.
5%
Assists Pharmacist in updating patient profile and entering prescription information into the pharmacy
2) computer to extent allowable by State law. Preserves patient confidentiality. Answers phones and provides prompt and courteous member service including answering questions at pharmacy window, directing members to product location. 50%
Assists Pharmacist in filling prescriptions by bringing stock bottles, counting, pouring, re-stocking,
3) labeling, and pricing prescriptions under direct Pharmacist’s supervision. Prepares third-party insurance claims, to the extent allowable by State law. 35%
4) Processes invoices and makes accounting entries using computerized system. Less than 5%
5) Orders, receives, tags, and stocks prescription drugs and supplies. Follows product storage procedures and standards. Less than 5%
Orders and stocks special Over-the-counter items and supplies which are kept behind counter in
6) Pharmacy Department. Marks product number on unmarked items using marking gun. Orders, receives, tags, and stocks prescription drugs and supplies (those allowable by state law). Follows product storage procedures and standards. Less than 5%
Cleans department by sweeping, mopping, spraying, wiping, and dusting. Empties trash and operates
7) trash compactor and cardboard baler. Follows security and safety procedures, including securing department by appropriately storing or disposing of confidential documents and by using proper disposal methods for immunization supplies. Less than 5%
8) Regular and reliable attendance at your assigned location.
Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:
1) Assists with front end duties as directed by Pharmacist-in-Charge.
2) Assists in other departments of the warehouse as directed by Pharmacist-in-Charge.
III. Qualification Standards
Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED required. Completed State, National, or NACDS technical training as required by State.
National, State, or NACDS certification, registration, or license as Pharmacy Technician as required by State. Hazard Communication and JHA (initial assignment), Professionals
Licenses/Certifications: HIPAA Training (prior to beginning work in department), Costco Hazardous Materials DOT Training Course: Part 1 (within 30 days and then every year), Hazmat Universal
Waste Training-Short Version (within 30 days and then every year), Option STOP
Training (within 30 days), MethGuard (within 30 days).
Experience: Pharmacy experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: Computer, math, insurance billing, and customer service skills preferred.
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IV. Operation of Vehicles, Equipment, or Machinery
During Essential Functions During Non-Essential Functions
Computer, phone, fax, printer, manual pallet jack Cash register, hand held / tabletop scanner
Computerized order/inventory system, cash register
Hand held scanner, trash compactor, cardboard baler
V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequency Key (Based on 8 hour shift):
N = Never F = Frequently (2-1/2 to 5 hours)
O =Occasionally (under 2-1/2 hours) C = Continuously (over 5 hours)
Posture/Movement/Sensory:
During Essential Functions During Non-Essential Functions
Sitting N Kneeling O Sitting N Kneeling N
Walking F Climbing O Walking O Climbing O
Standing F Reaching: Standing F Reaching:
Bending O Above Shoulders O Bending O Above Shoulders O
Squatting O At/Below Shoulders C Squatting O At/Below Shoulders F
Visual Demands: Ability to read handwritten Visual Demands: Ability to safely run to the floor and prescriptions, small print on drug enclosures. Ability bring an item for a member, assess member order to read product labels on upper shelves. Field of for packing, read receipts. vision to avoid co-workers in high-traffic area. Ability to distinguish color for safe dispensing.
Auditory Demands: Hearing to assist customers and Auditory Demands: Hearing required to converse converse with coworkers in person and by phone. with members and employees.
Other Physical Demands: Finger dexterity for Other Physical Demands: repetitive opening and closing of plastic and paper bags.
(Relevant Essential Functions from pg.1 are listed in parentheses)
Strength 0-10 lbs. 11-25 lbs. 26-50 lbs. 51-75 lbs. >75 lbs. Max.
Lift/lower below O O N N N 25 lbs waist (3,5,7) (3,5) Case of Lactate Ringer
Lift/lower between O O 25 lbs
waist and chest (3,5,7) (3,5) N N N Case of Lactate Ringer
Lift/lower above
Shoulder N N N N N N/A
Carry O O (3,5,7) (3,5) N N N
25 lbs
Case of Lactate Ringer
Push O (3,5,7) N
O 33 lbs/force
(7) N N Open Baler
Pull O N O N N 46 lbs/force (3,5,7) (7) Close Baler
Hand/Foot Movement
During Essential Functions During Non-Essential Functions
Simple grasp (< 8# of force) F Simple grasp (< 8# of force) F
Power grasp (>8# of force) O Power grasp (>8# of force) O
Finger/fine manipulation F Finger/fine manipulation O
Pushing / Pulling with hands O Pushing / Pulling with hands O
Foot controls N Foot controls N
Repetitive hand motions F Repetitive hand motions O
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Safety: Equipment/ Training/ Attire: On-going Company provided safety training commencing on hire date. Cushion floor mats. Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
VI. Mental and Psychological Demands:
During During Non-
BASIC WORK: Essential Essential
Functions Functions
1) Follow verbal instruction. X X
2) Follow written instructions. X X
3) Maintain the established work pace. X X
4) Adhere to established work and safety procedures. X X
5) Respond appropriately to direction and evaluation. X X
ATTENTION TO TASK/DETAILS:
6) Perform simple and/or repetitive tasks. X X
7) Perform complex and/or varied tasks. X X
8) Organize tasks and set priorities. X X
9) Perform and/or direct multiple tasks simultaneously. X X
INTERACTION WITH OTHERS:
10) Work cooperatively with coworkers. X X
11) Interact and deal with customers or the public. X X
12) Give training and/or instruction X
13) Direct or supervise others X
14) Maintain composure under all circumstances. X X
DECISION MAKING:
15) Use basic problem-solving techniques. X X
16) Work autonomously, or with minimal supervision. X X
17) Make independent judgments and decisions based on data/ circumstances.
VII. Environmental Conditions:
Condition During Essential Functions During Non-Essential Functions
Exposure to weather N O Parking lot
Extreme cold (non-weather related) N N
Extreme heat (non-weather related) N N
Wet and/or humid (non-weather related) N N
Atmospheric conditions N N
Noise intensity level N N
Vibration N N
Toxic/caustic chemicals O Chemotherapy medications O Cleaning spills
Proximity to moving mechanical parts N N
Exposure to electrical shock N N
Other environmental conditions:
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Shaded areas to be filled out by Employer Representative
Employee: Additional Essential Position(s) Held:
Location: % of Time Position
[ ] Full-time [ ] Part-time % of Time Position
VIII. Signatures
Updated by Date:
Gretchen Knipshild, PT 06/22/2012
Kyle Johnson 10/29/2018 (EJF Addition)
Sandra A. Miller, PT, CIE 5/26/2020 (Complete update)
Presented by: (Consultant’s Name) Date:
Employee Acknowledgement Signature: Date:
Verified by: (Employer’s Representative Name) Date:
_*It is Costco’s intent to fully comply with its duty to provide reasonable accommodations to allow people with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. _
_ _
Physician’s Report of Disability Status
Approved to return to this position without restrictions
Approved to return to this position with modifications/restrictions
until _____/_____/_____ or These restrictions are permanent modifications/restrictions:
Cannot return to this position until _____/_____/_____
Physician Please Return to: Costco Wholesale
Signature: Attn: Whse Manager
Date: Location address:
Print
Physician name:
Physician phone: Location fax:
Physician fax: Location phone:
Additional comments:
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $31.90 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Pharmacy Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Pharmacy Technician License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
