Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

10d

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by serving customers, receiving prescriptions and refill requests, gathering and recording prescription information, entering data into the computer, and helping prepare insurance claims and verify payments. The role also includes stocking over-the-counter products and pharmacy supplies, placing completed prescriptions in the pick-up area, maintaining a clean department, assisting customers with finding over-the-counter products, and operating the cash register. The Pharmacy Tech may receive oral prescriptions when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, and may be assigned additional duties as needed.

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 authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge.
Gather information needed to prepare prescriptions.
Record information needed before prescriptions can be dispensed.
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 pick-up area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verify payments.
Help customers find over-the-counter products.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.