Pharmacy Assistant - FWS

Working Title: Pharmacy Assistant - FWS

State Role Title: Institutional Employment / Federal Work Study

Position Type: Federal Work Study

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: Health and Wellbeing

Department: 100605 - UHC-Clinical Operations

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.00/hr

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date:

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

The Pharmacy Assistant will perform tasks that assist the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician with a goal to maximize the efficiency of the pharmacy. Assisting with the sales of over-the-counter products and entering sales information into the electronic inventory and accounting system will be the primary duties.

HIPAA, OSHA and MEDICAT (Electronic Medical Record) training is required and will be provided

Duties and Responsibilities:

Understand and maintain 100% patient confidentiality.

Enter customer information and sales data into the electronic inventory and accounting system.

Handle the sales of over-the-counter medications when necessary.

Assist with order processing and stocking.

Work with pharmacy staff to maintain and update inventory records.

Qualifications:

Ability to learn how to use Electronic Medical Record.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Pharmacy Tech certification is preferred.

Customer service experience is preferred.

Good communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.