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Job Description for Supermarket Pharmacy Technician Position
Job Duties
What Are the Responsibilities of a Grocery Store Pharmacy Tech?
Grocery store pharmacy technicians take responsibility for the medical needs of customers. In general, pharmacy techs receive and verify prescriptions, price prescriptions, prepare orders, and complete necessary patient paperwork. Supermarket pharmacy technicians must also keep inventory of the various products in stock. Above all else, a pharmacy technician must assist the head pharmacist and support other pharmacy personnel.
Job Qualifications
What Are the Requirements for a Grocery Store Pharmacy Tech Job?
The most important requirement for pharmacy technician jobs involves properly reading and understanding what a certain medication or chemical does. A properly trained pharmacy tech should also be familiar with insurance claims and policies pertaining to each customer’s plan. Additionally, a grocery store pharmacy clerk should exhibit great customer service and overall professional courtesy to supermarket patrons. This mix of precision, accuracy, and customer relation makes for an effective pharmacy technician. In most cases, pharmacy technicians must be at least 18 years old for employment consideration with grocery stores. Usually minimal, educational requirements vary by employer.
Salary & Compensation
How Much Can a Grocery Store Pharmacy Tech Make?
The average starting pay for pharmacy technicians rests between $9.00 and $12.00 an hour. Experienced pharmacy techs may earn as much as $20.00 per hour. Pharmacy technician wages depend on factors, like employer, store location, and work experience. Popular states to find pharmacy tech jobs include California, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, and Texas. On average, grocery store pharmacy technicians earn salaries of about $29,000 per year, or roughly $14.00 an hour.
Employment Benefits
What Kinds of Job Benefits Can a Grocery Store Pharmacy Tech Earn?
Many grocery stores maintain extensive hours of operations and may require pharmacy technicians to work evenings, weekends, or even holidays. Supermarkets generally offer pharmacy technicians a wide range of job benefits. Employee benefits may include healthcare coverage, paid time off, store discounts, and 401(k) retirements plans.
Grocery Store Pharmacy Technician Salary Comparison
How Do Average Pharmacy Tech Salaries Compare Between Supermarket Chains?
| Average Salary Per Hour | Average Salary Per Year | |
| Albertsons | $13.50 | $27,000 |
| Food Lion | $14.25 | $28,500 |
| Giant Eagle | $13.50 | $27,000 |
| Kroger | $13.00 | $26,000 |
| Publix | $14.75 | $29,500 |
| Safeway | $16.50 | $35,000 |
| ShopRite | $14.25 | $28,500 |
| Vons | $14.75 | $27,500 |
| Wegmans | $14.25 | $28,500 |
| Winn-Dixie | $14.50 | $29,000 |
Who’s Hiring?
Apply online for this position:
Bottom Dollar Foods Application
Harveys Supermarkets Application
Heinen’s Fine Foods Application
Lunds And Byerly’s Application
Market Street United Application
Martin’s Food Markets Application
Mi Pueblo Food Center Application
Pick ‘n Save Grocery Application
Pro’s Ranch Market Application
Roundy’s Supermarkets Application
Smith’s Food And Drug Application
Sunflower Farmers Market Application
Sweetbay Supermarket Application
Town And Country Food Market Application
United Supermarkets Application
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