Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens • Norfolk, VA

5d • $18 - $24

About The Position

In accordance with state and federal regulations, the Certified Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy and performs other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. PTCB-certified technicians may also assist and coach pharmacy technicians in pharmacy system operations and cashiers in pharmacy cash-register operations. The technician models and delivers a distinctive customer experience while supporting pharmacy operations, customer service, inventory management, and training.

Requirements

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration; otherwise, PTCB certification is required as a condition of promotion to senior technician.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Good math skills for accurately counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and patients by greeting them, offering assistance, resolving issues, and answering questions.
• Model and share customer service best practices with team members, including proactive assistance and courteous interpersonal habits.
• Build strong relationships with valuable customers.
• Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state, federal, and company policies; comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
• Use pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information accurately; retrieve, count, and pour medications; verify medicine; and check for possible interactions.
• Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
• Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow company policies and the Quality Improvement Program.
• Follow the Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription dispensing activities.
• Register related sales on the assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required; help customers locate products in the OTC aisle when possible.
• Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist’s personal attention, including calls to physicians.
• Correct and resubmit manual third-party prescription claims promptly and efficiently, and perform other assigned clerical duties.
• Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; use asset-protection techniques and file claims for overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
• May assist the pharmacist with clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling blood or urine samples, and help coordinate services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
• Help maintain relationships with the local medical community through provider detailing and outreach to healthcare groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums.
• Keep the Pharmacy Department adequately stocked, clean, neat, and orderly.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration; otherwise, earn PTCB certification as a condition of promotion to senior technician.
• Attend training, complete requested PPLs, acquire continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed