Pharmacy Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
Summary
Walgreens is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the United States and a key component of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail pharmacy, wholesale, and healthcare. Founded in 1901, Walgreens operates approximately 9,000 retail locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company provides comprehensive pharmacy services, prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Beyond traditional retail pharmacy, Walgreens has expanded into healthcare services through its Healthcare Clinics, offering basic medical services, vaccinations, and health testing. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing accessible medication management, immunization services, and health consultations to millions of customers daily. Walgreens also operates specialty pharmacy services and has developed digital health platforms to enhance patient engagement and medication adherence.
Job description
Job Description
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.
- In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits and Walgreens service traits.
Operations
- Provides customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service.
- Recommends items for sale to customer and recommends trade-up and/or companion items.
- Registers customer purchases on assigned cash register, collects cash and distributes change as requested; processes voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges as needed.
- Keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, takes inventory, and maintains records.
- Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, filling prescriptions, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions.
- Reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Processes manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties as assigned.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products.
- Constructs and maintains displays, including promotional, seasonal, super structures, and sale merchandise.
- Assists with separation of food items and product placement as specified by policies/procedures.
- Has working knowledge of store systems and store equipment.
- Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products.
- Assumes web pick-up responsibilities.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training & Personal Development
- Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager or assigned by corporate and acquires continuing education credits.
Requirements
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours
- Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment
- Prefer prior work experience with Walgreens
- Prefer good math skills
- Prefer good computer skills
- Prefer knowledge of store inventory control
- Prefer PTCB certification
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Employee Discount
- Retirement Savings Plan
Company overview
Walgreens is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the United States and a key component of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail pharmacy, wholesale, and healthcare. Founded in 1901, Walgreens operates approximately 9,000 retail locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company provides comprehensive pharmacy services, prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Beyond traditional retail pharmacy, Walgreens has expanded into healthcare services through its Healthcare Clinics, offering basic medical services, vaccinations, and health testing. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing accessible medication management, immunization services, and health consultations to millions of customers daily. Walgreens also operates specialty pharmacy services and has developed digital health platforms to enhance patient engagement and medication adherence.