Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by assisting with prescription intake and preparation, entering prescription data, helping customers, maintaining supplies and work areas, and operating the cash register. The role provides courteous customer service and handles telephone questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment. Where permitted by state regulations and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, the technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company focused on serving its communities and supporting its associates. The company encourages associates to participate in local civic organizations and offers flexible schedules.

Requirements

Successful completion of 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.
Where allowed 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 the 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 help customers find 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 the cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.