Pharmacy Tech (Certified)
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by receiving prescriptions and refill requests, gathering and recording information needed to prepare prescriptions, entering data into the computer, and placing completed prescriptions in the pickup area. The role also supports customers by providing courteous service, answering questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment, and helping customers find over-the-counter products. Where state regulations allow and the Pharmacist in Charge authorizes it, the technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees, primarily new telephone prescriptions. Additional duties include stocking over-the-counter products and pharmacy supplies, maintaining a clean department and work area, assisting with insurance claims and payment verification, storing written prescription forms after dispensing, and operating a cash register. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The position requires successful completion of coursework and an examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.
Requirements
- Successfully complete coursework and an examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.
Responsibilities
- Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place completed prescriptions in the pickup area.
- Assist in preparing insurance claims and verifying payments.
- Help customers find over-the-counter products.
- Maintain a clean department and work area.
- Assist in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
- Operate a cash register.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Weekly pay checks with direct deposit
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Medical plan with wellness benefits
- Dental plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacations
- Associate offers
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
