Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations and customer service by receiving prescription requests, gathering and entering information, assisting with prescription preparation and insurance claims, maintaining department supplies and cleanliness, and operating a cash register. The role may receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or their authorized designees when permitted by state regulations and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge. Additional duties may be assigned 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 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 their authorized designees when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge; this primarily concerns new telephone prescriptions.
Gather and record information needed to prepare prescriptions before they are dispensed.
Store written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
Enter data into the computer.
Stock over-the-counter products and help customers find them.
Place completed prescriptions in the pick-up area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verifying payments.
Maintain a clean pharmacy department and work area.
Assist in maintaining and stocking pharmacy department supplies.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional job duties as needed.