Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician provides efficient and courteous customer service and supports pharmacy operations. Duties include receiving prescriptions and refill requests, gathering and recording information needed to prepare prescriptions, entering data into the computer, and storing prescription forms after dispensing. The technician also assists with insurance claims and payment verification, stocks over-the-counter products and pharmacy supplies, helps customers locate over-the-counter products, places completed prescriptions in the pickup area, maintains a clean work area, and operates the cash register. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Where permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, the technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees, primarily new telephone prescriptions. The technician may answer telephone questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company that encourages associates to participate in local civic organizations. It offers flexible schedules and describes its associates as a central part of the company.

Requirements

Successful completion of 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.
Where permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or authorized designees, primarily new telephone prescriptions.
Gather and record information needed to prepare prescriptions before they are dispensed.
Store written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
Enter data into the computer.
Stock over-the-counter products and assist with stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Place completed prescriptions in the pickup 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.