Job Description

Pharmacy Technician Trainee at Wegmans Food Markets summary:

The Pharmacy Technician Trainee supports pharmacy operations by processing prescription requests, assisting with inventory management, and providing compassionate customer service. This role requires basic computer and math skills, attention to detail, and may involve state-specific certification requirements. Working part-time at Wegmans Pharmacy, the trainee contributes to a team dedicated to helping customers live healthier lives through trusted medication services.

Schedule: Part time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Ithaca, NY
Address: 500 S. Meadow Street
Pay: $19 / hour
Job Posting: 07/30/2025
Job Posting End: 08/29/2025
Job ID: R0253575

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we are a food market where you make the difference

At Wegmans, we’re on a mission to help people live healthier, better lives. So, when you bring your unique skills and passion for helping others to our Wegmans Pharmacy, you’re joining a team of difference-makers. Our promise to our customers is simple: Every Day You Get Our Best. And because it all starts with you, we'll make sure you have the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.

how you’ll make the difference

Our customers know they can rely on our trusted Wegmans Pharmacy professionals to help care for themselves and their families. As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll be instrumental in building that trust as you provide the best-in-class service that sets Wegmans apart and ensure that customers are getting the medical attention, care, and health services that they depend on us for. Our fast-paced pharmacies are full of compassionate people working with one common mission—and you could be just the right person to join our team.

what will you do?

• Process prescription requests while building trusted customer relationships and demonstrating patience, empathy, care, and compassion
• Troubleshoot rejected insurance claims and address issues to achieve the best outcome for customers
• Follow department processes and procedures to input information, dispense medication, and verify information
• Ensure the department is running smoothly by assisting with tasks, maintaining appropriate inventory levels through ordering, and rotating and stocking drugs and other supplies
• Properly handle products, use equipment, keep accurate logs, and follow sanitation practices

Required Qualifications:

• Computer skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations in order to perform data entry and fill prescriptions without error
• State specific – may require Pharmacy Technician certification
• New Jersey applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience ordering products and controlling inventory
• Pharmacy Technician experience
• Pharmacy Technician – Certification

Note to applicant: In some of the states in which we operate, certification and/or state registration is required to work as a Pharmacy Technician. In these areas Wegmans may hire individuals prior to them obtaining the necessary qualifications, while supporting them through the process. At participating locations, Board Certified Pharmacy Technicians will earn a $.50/hour shift differential.

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

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At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Keywords:

pharmacy technician, prescription processing, inventory management, customer service, medication dispensing, insurance claim troubleshooting, pharmacy certification, compassionate care, Wegmans pharmacy, healthcare support

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Traineeship, Shift work, Sunday, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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