Pharmacy Tech (Certified)

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

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About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations by assisting with prescription intake and preparation, customer service, insurance claims, stocking, and department upkeep. The position requires successful completion of coursework and an examination for certification from the PTCB or ICPT Pharmacy Certification Boards. When 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. 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, 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.
Gather and record information needed to prepare and dispense prescriptions.
Store written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
Enter information 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 verifying payments.
Help customers find over-the-counter products.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Operate the cash register.
Receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or authorized designees when allowed by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge.
Perform additional duties as assigned.