Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by assisting customers, processing prescription information, preparing and organizing prescriptions, and maintaining pharmacy supplies and work areas. 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 handle customer questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment and operate a cash register. 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 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.
Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge; this primarily concerns 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 verifying payments.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Assist in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Operate a cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.