Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by assisting customers, handling prescription intake and information, entering data, supporting insurance claims, stocking products and supplies, and maintaining a clean work area. The technician may receive oral prescriptions when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, and handles telephone inquiries that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Successfully complete coursework and pass the examination for certification from 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.
Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, primarily new telephone prescriptions.
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.