Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens•Richland, MS

12d•$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 according to company policies and procedures. The technician uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, the technician also assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in pharmacy systems and cashiers in pharmacy register operations. The role models and delivers a distinctive, helpful customer experience. The position supports prescription processing, pharmacy workflow, inventory management, customer service, clerical tasks, and potentially clinical services. The technician works under pharmacist supervision, complies with applicable regulations and company policies, and completes training and continuing education to maintain required certification and skills.

Requirements

Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

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

Greet and assist customers and patients, resolve issues, answer questions, and model customer-service best practices.
Build relationships with valuable customers and provide proactive assistance with products and services.
Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state, federal, and company policies, and comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
Use pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information accurately and process prescriptions.
Retrieve, count, and pour pharmaceutical drugs; verify medicines and check for possible interactions.
Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow company error policies and the Quality Improvement Program.
Follow the Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription dispensing activities.
Register related sales, collect and handle cash, and help customers locate over-the-counter products 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 perform assigned clerical duties.
Assist with inventory activities, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; follow asset-protection techniques and file claims for shipment overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
May assist the pharmacist with clinical services, including collecting and labeling blood or urine samples, and coordinate clinical services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
Assist the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in maintaining relationships with local healthcare providers and conducting provider outreach to healthcare groups and residential or nursing facilities.
Maintain the Pharmacy Department’s supplies and ensure it is 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 required state certification or registration; otherwise, earn PTCB certification as a condition of promotion to senior technician.
Attend training, complete assigned PPLs, obtain continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.