Full-Time
Pharmacy Tech Sam's
Walmart
10,001+ employees
Global retail chain offering affordable products
Compensation Overview
$18.50 - $22.50/hr
Entry, Junior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Portland, ME, USA
In Person
- Meets all state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician, such as minimum age, qualification, registration, certification, and/or licensure when required by the State Board of Pharmacy
- Must obtain National Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT) within 9 months of job entry.
- Processes member purchases by operating cash registers and related hardware; and using appropriate procedures for different payment types and items sold
- Maintains merchandise presentation in the pharmacy by stocking and rotating merchandise and supplies received from distribution centers and suppliers; removing damaged or out-of-date goods; setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays; signing and pricing merchandise; and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise
- Maintains the Pharmacy area in accordance with company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns; utilizing equipment to perform a variety of merchandising functions (for example, pricing merchandise, creating signs, verifying merchandise on-hands); arranging and organizing merchandise and supplies; identifying shrink and damages; ensuring a safe work environment; completing and retaining required paperwork, logs, and other documentation
- Monitors and resolves problems in the prescription fulfillment process when necessary by processing information for third-party insurance claims; rescanning illegible images; alerting patients to inventory that is out of stock, partial fills, and the need for physician authorizations on refills; and identifying situations requiring pharmacists action
- Promotes and maintains the Pharmacy's professional reputation and provides patients/members with pharmacy products and services in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and corporate policies and procedures by assisting the pharmacist in the prescription fulfillment process; processing third party insurance claims and/or rejections; assisting patients/members with prescription orders and purchases; and completing, maintaining, and securing paperwork, forms, and other required documentation
- Provides patient/member service in the Pharmacy area by acknowledging the member; identifying member needs; initiating the prescription fulfillment process at the pharmacy drop-off window; creating prescription orders; promoting products and services; resolving member issues and concerns; assisting with purchase decisions; locating over the counter merchandise; and maintaining a safe shopping environment
- Enters prescription data into pharmacy software by reading the prescription; translating prescription information into corresponding system codes; transcribing appropriate prescription data (for example, written date, drug name, strength, directions for use (sig), refills, name of prescribing physician, and prescriber DEA number); and creating or modifying patient/member records
- Fills prescriptions by retrieving prescription orders; counting, pouring, measuring or weighing medication tablets, liquids, and creams; mixing or reconstituting medications as needed; selecting, filling, and labeling prescription containers; and operating scanning equipment and/or automated dispensing systems to ensure prescription accuracy
- Provides member assistance during prescription pick-up by verifying and entering patient information, according to corporate policies and procedures, into the TaSCO system; marking appropriate prescriptions for pick-up; retrieving prescription bag from will call bin; scanning security tags; gathering electronic signatures for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) acknowledgment and third party payor, if applicable; and using TaSCO to log the sale of restricted pharmaceutical items
- Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback
- Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices. The company serves everyday consumers, families, and communities, focusing on affordability and essential goods. Walmart's operations include both physical stores and an e-commerce platform, Walmart.com, which has gained importance, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company generates revenue through the sale of groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items, as well as financial services like money transfers and health services such as pharmacies. Walmart differentiates itself from competitors through its efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing, allowing it to maintain low prices. The company's goal is to save people money and support communities, demonstrated by its efforts during the pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bentonville, Arkansas
Founded
1962
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Distribution center expansion in Indiana boosts supply chain efficiency and job creation.
- Multichannel Fulfillment service attracts third-party sellers, increasing e-commerce market share.
- Beef facility opening ensures product quality and better pricing for consumers.
What critics are saying
- 'Dark' store model may face adoption and operational challenges in the U.S.
- Beef facility could attract scrutiny from environmental and animal rights groups.
- Drone delivery expansion may face regulatory and privacy concerns.
What makes Walmart unique
- Walmart's 'Dinner Tonight' platform enhances online shopping with convenient meal solutions.
- Drone delivery expansion positions Walmart as a leader in innovative logistics.
- Walmart's owned beef facility marks a strategic shift in supply chain control.
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Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Company News
Walmart informs its members that they are launching a 'dark' store model.
Walmart has opened its first-ever owned and operated beef facility in Olathe, Kansas, marking a major shift in its supply chain strategy.
Walmart has launched a "Dinner Tonight" platform on its website and app, offering quick meal solutions through one-click baskets, a recipe hub and shoppable lists.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Walmart distribution center in Garrett, Indiana is adding a 600,000 square foot facility with automated technology.
Walmart is expanding its drone operations in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas, becoming the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states.