Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by assisting customers, handling prescription information, entering data, stocking products and supplies, and operating the cash register. The technician may receive oral prescriptions when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, and answers telephone questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient and 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 concerns 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 in 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 assigned.