Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by assisting with prescription intake and preparation, customer service, data entry, insurance claims, stocking, and general department upkeep. The technician may receive oral prescriptions when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, and handles only customer questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment. 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

Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, 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 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 customers in finding them.
Place completed prescriptions in the pick-up area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verifying 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.