Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by assisting customers, handling prescription information and requests, entering data, helping prepare insurance claims, stocking products and supplies, and maintaining a clean work area. The technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge. They also operate the cash register and may be assigned additional duties as needed. Certification requires successful completion of coursework and an examination through the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company that encourages associates to participate in local civic organizations and offers flexible schedules.

Requirements

Successfully complete the coursework and examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.

Responsibilities

Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees when allowed by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, primarily for 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 pharmacy department supplies.
Place completed prescriptions in the pick-up area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verifying payments.
Help customers find over-the-counter products.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.