Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Calhoun, GA

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by assisting with prescriptions, customer service, insurance claims, inventory, and cash register duties. The technician may receive oral prescriptions when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, and handles telephone questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Successfully complete coursework and pass the examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient and courteous service to customers.
Answer telephone calls and handle questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment.
Receive written prescriptions and telephone refill requests.
When permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees, primarily new telephone prescriptions.
Gather and record information needed to prepare prescriptions before they are dispensed.
Store written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
Enter data into the computer.
Stock over-the-counter products and assist customers in finding them.
Place completed prescriptions in the pickup area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verify payments.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Assist in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.