Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by assisting with prescription processing, customer service, insurance claims, product stocking, and department upkeep. The role includes handling prescription information and entering data, while referring questions requiring a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment to a pharmacist. The technician must have completed coursework and an examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.

Requirements

Successful completion of coursework and an examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.

Responsibilities

If permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees, primarily new telephone prescriptions.
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.
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 verify payments.
Help customers find over-the-counter products.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Assist in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.