Pharmacy Tech (Certified)
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations and customer service. The role receives prescriptions and refill requests, gathers and records information required to prepare prescriptions, enters data into the computer, and helps prepare insurance claims and verify payments. Where permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, the technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees, primarily new telephone prescriptions. The technician also answers calls and handles questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment, helps customers locate over-the-counter products, stocks products and supplies, places completed prescriptions in the pickup area, stores written prescription forms after dispensing, maintains a clean work area, and operates a cash register. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company focused on serving its communities and providing associates with career opportunities. The company offers flexible schedules and encourages associates to participate in local civic organizations.
Requirements
- Successfully complete coursework and an examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards.
Responsibilities
- Provide and promote efficient and 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.
- Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, primarily for 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 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Medical plan with wellness benefits
- Dental plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacations
- Associate offers
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
