Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores Inc)•Fort Oglethorpe, GA

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by assisting customers, handling prescription intake and information, entering data, stocking products and supplies, helping with insurance claims and payments, and operating the cash register. The role also includes keeping the department and work area clean and completing additional duties as assigned. Certification coursework and examination through the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards must be successfully completed.

Requirements

Successful completion of coursework and examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient, 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, 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 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 job duties as assigned.