Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by assisting customers, handling prescription-related information and requests, entering data, stocking products and supplies, and completing checkout duties. The role provides courteous service while referring questions requiring a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment to the pharmacist. Where permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, the technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient, 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.
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 and dispense prescriptions.
Store written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
Enter data into the computer.
Stock over-the-counter products and assist with 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.