Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Blaine, TN

10d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech provides efficient and courteous service to customers while supporting prescription processing and pharmacy operations. The position handles prescription intake, gathers and records information needed to prepare prescriptions, enters data into the computer, and places completed prescriptions in the pickup area. It also supports customer inquiries, insurance claims and payments, stocking, department cleanliness, and cash register operations. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.
Provide and promote efficient and courteous customer service.
Answer telephone calls and handle questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment.
Receive written prescriptions and telephone refill requests.
Gather information needed to prepare prescriptions.
Record information needed before prescriptions can be 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 verifying payments.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Assist in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.