Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by serving customers, receiving and processing prescriptions, entering prescription information, assisting with insurance claims and payments, 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. 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

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; this primarily applies to new telephone prescriptions.
Gather and record information needed to prepare prescriptions before they are dispensed.
Store written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
Enter data into the computer.
Stock over-the-counter products and assist with pharmacy department supplies.
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.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.