Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by assisting customers, handling prescription information and requests, entering data, stocking products and supplies, and helping process insurance claims and payments. The role also includes operating a cash register and maintaining a clean pharmacy department and work area. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Certification requires successful completion of coursework and an examination through the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards. Where permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, the technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees, primarily new telephone prescriptions.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient, 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.
Where allowed by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees.
Gather information needed to prepare prescriptions and record information required 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 in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Place completed prescriptions in the pickup area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verify payments.
Help customers find over-the-counter products.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Operate a cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.