Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by assisting with prescription intake and preparation, customer service, insurance claims, inventory, and department upkeep. The role includes receiving prescriptions and refill requests, collecting and recording information needed for dispensing, entering data into the computer, and placing completed prescriptions in the pickup area. Where permitted by state regulations and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, the technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees. The technician also answers calls that do not require pharmacist expertise or judgment, assists customers with over-the-counter products, operates the cash register, and helps maintain pharmacy supplies and a clean work area. 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

Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or authorized designees when permitted by state regulations and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge.
Provide 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 and record information needed to prepare and dispense prescriptions.
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.