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Pharmacy Clerk

Kaiser Permanente
  • Sterling, VA
  • $24.31–$35.78 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Pharmacy Clerk

Primary Location Sterling, Virginia Employee Status: Regular Schedule Part-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift Day Salary $24.31 - $35.78 / hour

Job Number 1445335 Date Posted 10/14/2026 Worker Location: Onsite

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Description:

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, supports the workflow of the pharmacy department by greeting patients, stocking supplies and pharmaceuticals, and operating cash control systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Greets members in a courteous and caring manner. Answers telephone consistent with the service standards, requesting pharmacists intervention when appropriate.
  • Assists members by informing them of the status of their prescription in the filling process and answering basic benefit questions.
  • Files filled prescriptions in pick up bins. Removes not picked up medications from the bins and processes them appropriately. Sorts and files prescription hard copies in readily retrievable form.
  • Protects confidentiality of the patients medical and drug profile from other members and personnel.
  • Receives payment for prescription and over the counter medication and supply sales. Operates the cash register and issues receipts. Enters payment claims for third party cardholders where appropriate. Balances cash register drawers and -prepares bank deposits.
  • Keeps pharmacy work areas clean and well stocked with supplies. Assists in restocking of drugs and medicines on pharmacy shelves.
  • Assists in the shipping, handling, invoicing, and delivery of medications and supplies to medical facility departments, interdepartmental pharmacies or to patients.
  • Assists with clerical duties related to the prescription refill and mail order processes where appropriate. This includes customer service and telecommunication, shipping and handling, etc. (Mail Order Pharmacy).
  • Assists with clerical duties related to infusion therapy services where appropriate. This includes customer service and telecommunication, shipping and handling of IV medications and supplies, delivery arrangements, etc. (Home Infusion Pharmacy).
  • Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

  • N/A

Education

  • High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

  • N/A

Additional Requirements:

  • Compliance with all state board of pharmacy rules and licensing requirements where applicable.
  • Bending, lifting, stretching, repetitive hand and wrist motions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with members and coworkers.
  • Ability to operate a cash register.
  • Basic keyboarding skills.
  • Basic arithmetic skills.
  • Ability to solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Eligibility to enroll in formal pharmacy technician training, if desired.

Primary Location: Virginia,Sterling,Central Pharmacy - Sterling Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Day Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM Working Hours End: 03:30 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Central Pharmacy - Central Refill Center - 1808 Pay Range: $24.31 - $35.78 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate''s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente''s Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Kaiser Permanente is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free workplace.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationSterling, VA
IndustryHealthcare Services
Salary$24.31–$35.78 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1945
Websitehttp://www.kp.org/careers

About Company

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Hospital/Healthcare Constructionunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
  • Mail Processingunmatched
  • Medical Officeunmatched
  • Medical Productsunmatched
  • Medical Salesunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Patient Confidentialityunmatched
  • Pharmacyunmatched
  • Prescription Drugsunmatched
  • Prescription Fillingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Telecommunicationsunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Typingunmatched

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