Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by serving customers, handling prescription intake and information, entering data, assisting with insurance claims and payments, stocking products and supplies, and maintaining a clean work area. The technician may receive oral prescriptions when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, and handles telephone questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide and promote efficient and courteous service to customers.
Receive written prescriptions and telephone refill requests.
Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or authorized designees when allowed by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge.
Answer the telephone and handle questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment.
Gather and record information needed to prepare and dispense prescriptions.
Store written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
Enter data into the computer.
Place completed prescriptions in the pickup area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verifying payments.
Help customers find over-the-counter products.
Stock over-the-counter products and assist in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional job duties as needed.