Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by assisting customers, receiving prescription requests, gathering and recording prescription information, entering data, assisting with insurance claims and payment verification, stocking products and supplies, and maintaining a clean work area. The technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge. The role also includes operating a cash register and performing additional duties as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient, 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.
Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge; this primarily applies to new telephone prescriptions.
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 with maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Place completed prescriptions in the pick-up area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verify payments.
Help customers find over-the-counter products.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional job duties as needed.