Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by assisting customers, handling prescription intake and information, entering prescription data, supporting insurance claims, stocking products and supplies, and maintaining a clean work area. The position also involves operating a cash register and providing courteous customer service. Certified pharmacy technicians must successfully complete the coursework and examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.

Requirements

Successfully complete the coursework and 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 and 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 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.
Assist in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Operate a cash register.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.