Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by receiving prescriptions and refill requests, gathering and recording information needed to prepare prescriptions, entering data into the computer, and placing completed prescriptions in the pickup area. The role provides courteous customer service, answers calls that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment, helps customers locate over-the-counter products, stocks products and supplies, assists with insurance claims and payment verification, maintains a clean work area, and operates the cash register. If permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge, the technician may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Successful completion of 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.
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 assist with stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Place completed prescriptions in the pickup area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verifying payments.
Help customers find over-the-counter products.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.