Atrium Pharmacy Clerk

Essential Job Functions

• Greets customers or patients at the pharmacy counter or in patient care areas. Assists with answering the phone and triaging phone questions / requests. Assists with providing price comparisons and helping customers locate over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
• Operates the cash register for patient / employee / volunteer prescription transactions. Cash register transactions can include cash, credit card, insurance card and accounts receivables.
• Delivers and transfers medications to and from the main pharmacy not handled by the pneumatic tube system. Maintains the back-up / emergency delivery system by making runs if the pneumatic tube system is down.
• Places over the counter medication orders to maintain par levels using a telxon unit or the wholesale distributor’s proprietary software. Assists with the receiving, unpacking and inspecting of pharmaceutical shipments. . Inspects all products to ensure against damage and shortages / overages. Stocks pharmaceuticals once shipment has been verified and rotates inventory to maintain current dating.
• Assists with receiving and shipping of mail order pharmacy requests.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the pharmacy area by performing duties such as light cleaning, dusting, etc.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Rounds to patient care areas several times each day checking patient discharge status.
• Interacts closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, unit clerks and admitting staff to assist in the efficient discharge of hospitalized patients. Ensures that prescriptions are filled prior to discharge to avoid any delays in a patient’s discharge.
• Creatively seeks ways to inform / educate patients, families and employees of the service provided and its benefits. Explains the process and provides assistance to clients as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Employee Benefits

Billings Clinic Employees

Billings Clinic is a “best” place to work because if its people. The collegial atmosphere, teamwork, pride in care, and numerous opportunities to grow both personally and professionally help keep our amazing employees here caring for patients.  State of the art facilities and advanced technology gives the health care professionals the tools to provide advanced health care in a healing environment.

Employees have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of each other and our patients, making this a truly meaningful place to work. The organization also offers employees the opportunity to engage in numerous councils and educational opportunities leading to career growth and involvement in decision making and important initiatives. Beyond giving great care, employees’ ideas and insights are valued at every level of the organization.

At Billings Clinic, it is important to celebrate milestones and ensure that employees feel valued. Recognitions such as the DAISY or BEE Awards, Years of Service and the employee recognition program give everyone the opportunity to show encouragement toward team members who go the extra mile.

Billings Clinic offers excellent benefits and salaries, education assistance, paid time off, and learning plans for career growth. The combination of excellent benefits, strength of the organization and meaningful work make Billings Clinic one of the best places to spend a career in health care.

Billings, Montana is a friendly college community located near the magnificent Rocky Mountains with great exciting outdoor recreation just minutes from home.  Billings has great parks, trails, public lands, thriving restaurants, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and abundant events and family activities.

Explore some of the Billings Clinic employee benefits

Health

Short Term Disability / Medical Leave -Billings Clinic provides a short term disability medical plan which provides employees with days to use in the event of an extended illness or injury.

Financial

Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.

Growth & Community