Pharmacy Tech (Certified)
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by receiving and processing prescription requests, gathering and recording information needed to prepare prescriptions, entering data into the computer, and placing completed prescriptions in the pickup area. The role also assists with insurance claims and payment verification, stocks pharmacy and over-the-counter products and supplies, helps customers find over-the-counter products, answers routine telephone questions, operates a cash register, and maintains a clean department and work area. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Certification requires successful completion of coursework and an examination through the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards. Where state regulations allow and with authorization from the Pharmacist in Charge, the technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees, primarily new telephone prescriptions. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company that encourages associates to participate in local civic organizations and offers flexible schedules. The company says associates own over 13% of the company through its employee stock ownership plan.
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.
- When permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees.
- 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 and pharmacy department supplies.
- 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.
- Operate a cash register.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Medical plan with wellness benefits
- Dental plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacations
- Associate offers
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
