Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by receiving prescription information, gathering and recording required details, entering data into the computer, and assisting with insurance claims and payment verification. The role provides courteous customer service, answers calls and questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment, helps customers locate over-the-counter products, and maintains pharmacy supplies, stock, and cleanliness. 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 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 refers to new telephone prescriptions.
Gather information needed to prepare prescriptions and 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 and help customers find them.
Place completed prescriptions in the pick-up area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verify payments.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Assist in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.