Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by assisting with prescription intake and processing, customer service, insurance claims, stocking, and maintaining a clean work area. The role includes handling prescription information and entering data into the pharmacy computer, 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 duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide 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 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 customers in finding them.
Place completed prescriptions in the pickup area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verify 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 needed.