Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by providing courteous customer service and assisting with prescription intake, preparation, documentation, dispensing workflows, insurance claims, and department maintenance. The role may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge. It also involves answering routine telephone questions, helping customers locate over-the-counter products, stocking products and supplies, operating a cash register, and completing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide and promote 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.
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 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 pharmacy department supplies.
Place completed prescriptions in the pickup area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verify payments.
Help customers find over-the-counter products.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Operate a cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.